Levy & McClellan – Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Napa Valley USA

Levy & McClellan Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 is a vibrant, finely structured Napa Valley red from a long, cool growing season, combining ripe flavor and mature tannins with a plush, supple finish.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region / Appellation: Napa Valley, California, USA
• Vintage: 2011
• Special Note: Fermented entirely in small 60-gallon French oak barrels
• Style: Dry, vibrant, balanced, finely structured Napa Valley red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Taste: Ripe, mature fruit with notable brightness and energy
• Texture: Soft, mature tannins with a plush, supple feel
• Structure: Balanced and precise, reflecting the long, cool growing season
• Finish: Plush, supple, and composed

The long 2011 growing season allowed the fruit to reach flavor maturity at slightly lower ripeness levels, preserving unusual brightness and energy. Soft tannins and a supple finish give the vintage refinement without stripping away structure.

❤️ Why We Love It

• The cool vintage produced a distinctly vibrant and energetic expression rather than a broad, heavy style
• Mature, soft tannins give the wine structure while keeping the palate plush and supple
• Small-barrel fermentation underscores the precise, hands-on character of this limited-production Napa wine

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Beef tenderloin
• Roast lamb with herbs
• Duck breast with mushrooms

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Napa Cabernet collectors interested in cooler-vintage expression
✓ Drinkers who value brightness, mature tannins, and balanced structure
✕ Not ideal if you want the richest, most massive style of Napa Cabernet