Levy & McClellan Cabernet Ampersand 2013
Showcasing the legendary 2013 Napa vintage, this virtually flawless Cabernet blend dazzles from the start with a soaring, almost Amarone-like bouquet along with toasty oak, cassis, and blackberry liqueur. Monumental in its grandeur, super-rich, and velvety-textured, this is a spectacularly impressive, Cabernet featuring majestic notes of dark chocolate intermingled with deeply concentrated black fruit (currants, plums, dates) deftly balanced across a long-lasting finish of statuesque proportions. Worthy of a 98 point rating now, the new Ampersand 2013 promises to offer a transcendental experience for the next 10 years and could merit another point along the way in our estimate. That said, don’t wait for this thrill ride; go ahead and pop a cork tonight for a true show-stopper experience (after decanting for 30 minutes!) with grilled meats or aged cheeses.
The Wine
- Winery Levy & McClellan
- Vintage 2013
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Style Cult
- Production Boutique
Locale
- Country USA
- State California
- Region Napa Valley
Cellar Notes
- Aromatics Black Fruit, Cassis, Toasted Oak
- Tasting Notes Chocolate, Currant, Plum
- Food Pairings Beef Bourguignon, Beef Tenderloin with Fresh Herbs, Beef Tenderloin with Gorgonzola Butter
Ratings
- Our Rating 99 - Legendary