LEVY & McCLELLAN is the creation of Robert Levy and Martha McClellan, husband and wife team, who, in 1999, after years of practicing the skills of their shared passion for winemaking at other well known estates, united their individual experiences to an independent endeavor of their own. – Robert Levy, the founding winemaker and Director of Winegrowing for HARLAN ESTATE, Napa Valley California, has been there since its inception, more than 42 years ago. His scope of responsibilities also include BOND ESTATES, PROMONTORY and THE NAPA VALLEY RESERVE, where he oversees the production of wines from some of the finest vineyard sites in Napa Valley. Martha McClellan also worked making the wines at Harlan Estate from 1995 through 2000. In 2001, she took over the winemaking and vineyard direction at SLOAN ESTATE, an esteemed Napa Valley winery and vineyards located in the hills of Rutherford, where she continues to make the wines today. In 2006, she added CHECKERBOARD VINEYARDS to her portfolio and began making the wine for this hillside estate property. First planted in 1999 to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petite Verdot, the premier launch celebrated the 2007 vintage. The philosophy for LEVY & McCLELLAN is based on the same exacting standards and unyielding dedication that marks all of the wines they make. The grapes come from their family owned vineyard nestled in the western foothills of Napa Valley. Presently in its twentieth growing season, the meticulous detail employed in taking things one step beyond in such matters concerning the selection of the site, the planting and the viticultural care, gives testament to their commitment as stewards of the land and to capturing and expressing to the fullest, the character and essence of this unique and diverse vineyard.