Calistoga · Napa Valley
Visit Levy & McClellan with a Private Chauffeur
Hillside Cabernet from a six-acre vineyard northwest of Calistoga, made by Harlan Estate alumni Bob Levy and Martha McClellan. Levy & McClellan does not receive visitors; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
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About the Winery
Levy & McClellan was founded in 2004 by husband and wife Bob Levy and Martha McClellan, both long-time Napa winemakers. Bob studied winemaking at UC Davis, worked five years at Cuvaison with Philip Togni, was the founding winemaker at Rombauer and then at Merryvale in 1983, and went on to oversee winemaking at BOND and The Napa Valley Reserve for Bill Harlan. Martha earned a degree in oenology and viticulture from Geisenheim in Germany, helped make Harlan Estate wines as an assistant winemaker, and has been winemaker at Sloan Estate, Blankiet and Checkerboard Vineyards.
Their vineyard sits off Franz Valley School Road a few miles northwest of Calistoga, in the Calistoga AVA, at about 500 feet near the Sonoma County line. Its six acres were planted in 1999, mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Martha makes the wine and Bob runs the vineyard. The whole crop is fermented in new French oak barrels, opened by hand and rolled rather than punched down, with native yeast and no fining or filtering. The wines are a Cabernet Sauvignon and Ampersand, a blend whose mix of varieties changes each year. The couple also press OLIVEA olive oil from Tuscan varieties they planted in 1999.
The wines are sold through a mailing list, with library wines re-released to members, and the Napa Wine Project reports them on lists such as The French Laundry. Levy & McClellan is private, with no appointments or tours, so the day below goes to three Calistoga estates that host.
Tasting Fees
Levy & McClellan does not offer tastings.
On the day below, Joseph Cellars' Palisades Experience is $75, Tedeschi's Estate Tasting is $35 and Girard's Heritage Tasting is $50.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
St. Helena
AVA
Calistoga
Visiting
Levy & McClellan is private and does not offer appointments or tours; the wines are sold through its mailing list.
Known For
Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon and the Ampersand blend from the Calistoga AVA, fermented entirely in new French oak barrels
Founded
2004
Good to Know
Join the mailing list through levymcclellan.com for pre-release offers. Members also receive OLIVEA olive oil offers and library re-releases.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Calistoga hotel such as Indian Springs or Solage.
10:00 · Pickup at Indian Springs or Solage
Since Levy & McClellan does not host visitors, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both hotels are in Calistoga, about 10 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about six and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Joseph Cellars
About 10 minutes away. A family estate looking out at the Palisades, with 12,000 square feet of caves and a vineyard reaching into Diamond Mountain. The Palisades Experience, a private seated tasting with a cave tour, is $75, 75 minutes. Open daily 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
11:45 · Tedeschi Family Winery
About 10 minutes away. A small family winery north of downtown Calistoga making Old World-style wines. The Estate Tasting is $35, 60 to 90 minutes, refundable with each two-bottle purchase. Open daily 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by appointment.
1:10 · Lunch at Sam's Social Club
About 5 minutes away. Lunch at Sam's Social Club at Indian Springs in Calistoga, seasonal American food with patio seating. We confirm hours when we book. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:30 · Girard Winery
About 10 minutes away. A Napa name from 1975, back in the valley at a solar-powered estate on Dunaweal Lane. The seated Heritage Tasting of four signature wines is $50, about 90 minutes. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last tasting at 3:30 p.m.
4:00 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:15 p.m.
About $160 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
All three wineries are open daily. For a shorter day, Joseph Cellars' Sip Station ($49, 30 minutes) brings you back about 45 minutes sooner.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle, and we plan the winery appointments around your group, since many wineries limit groups to 6 to 8 guests. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery. Every tour starts with six hours; add time by the hour when you book.
Questions
Can I visit Levy & McClellan?
No. Levy & McClellan is private and offers no appointments or tours, as of October 2026. We can plan a day at Calistoga wineries that host.
How can I buy Levy & McClellan wine?
Through the mailing list at levymcclellan.com. Members receive pre-release notices and yearly library re-releases.
Who makes Levy & McClellan?
Martha McClellan makes the wine and Bob Levy oversees the vineyard. Both worked on Harlan Estate wines, and Bob was founding winemaker at Rombauer and Merryvale.
Where is the vineyard?
Off Franz Valley School Road a few miles northwest of Calistoga, in the Calistoga AVA, six acres planted in 1999.
What is Ampersand?
Levy & McClellan's Bordeaux-variety red, whose blend changes with the vintage, made alongside its Cabernet Sauvignon.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve a six-hour tour online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Reserve Your Tour Now, Plan the Details Later
Your plans don't need to be final to book. Reserve your six-hour tour online, and your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 833-915-2436.
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