The Winery Leviathan of California

Winery Leviathan
The winery offers 2 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
This estate is part of the Huneeus Vintners.
It is ranked in the top 2267 of the estates of California.
It is located in California

The Winery Leviathan is one of the best wineries to follow in Californie.. It offers 2 wines for sale in of California to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Leviathan Estate is a prestigious vineyard located in the wine-growing region of California in the United States. Founded in 2004 by Annie Favia and Andy Erickson, this estate is renowned not only for the exceptional quality of its wines, but also for the passion and expertise with which they are produced. Set in the picturesque landscape of Napa Valley, the Leviathan Estate spans several hectares of arable land. This rich and fertile soil, combined with the region's Mediterranean climate, offers optimal growth conditions for many grape varieties. The estate is primarily known for its production of red wine, cultivating varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The goal of the Leviathan Estate is to create an exceptional California red wine that fully expresses the potential of the terroir. Thanks to the skill and attention of its winemakers, the estate each year produces a unique blend that reflects the true essence of its land. The wines produced by the Leviathan Estate are highly prized for their quality and complexity. They have a deep color and intense aromas. On the palate, they offer a complex tasting, with notes of red fruits, chocolate, tobacco, and spices. Their finish is particularly appreciated for its length and solid tannic base. The Leviathan Estate places great importance on respecting nature and the environment. It employs organic farming methods, limiting the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers. This eco-responsible approach not only helps to preserve the health of its consumers but also contributes to the conservation of the local ecosystem. Visiting the Leviathan Estate is an experience in itself.

Top Winery Leviathan wines

Looking for the best Winery Leviathan wines in California among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Leviathan wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Leviathan wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Leviathan

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Leviathan

How Winery Leviathan wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of chili con carne, merguez with lentils or calf's head with sauce ravigote.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Leviathan

On the nose the red wine of Winery Leviathan. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cola or microbio and sometimes also flavors of earth, non oak or oil. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Leviathan. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Leviathan

  • 2011With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Leviathan.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Petite Sirah

Discovering the wine region of California

California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.

With its mountains, valleys, plains and plateaus, California's topography is as Complex as its Climate, offering winemakers a bewildering array of terroirs. California wines have only gained worldwide recognition in recent decades (especially after the 1976 Paris ruling). However, the state's wine history goes back more than 200 years. European vines were first planted in the 18th century, when settlers and missionaries moved up and down the West Coast.

The top white wines of Winery Leviathan

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Leviathan

How Winery Leviathan wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, pork or shellfish such as recipes of saffron pasta with prawns, salty crumble with courgettes, goat cheese and bacon or spanish paella.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Leviathan

  • 2012With an average score of 4.40/5

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Leviathan

Planning a wine route in the of California? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Leviathan.

Discover the grape variety: Petite Sirah

News about Winery Leviathan and wines from the region

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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Péronne

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The word of the wine: Hygrometry

Humidity level of the cellar necessary for a good ageing of the wines. The recommended hygrometry is around 70% in order to guarantee a good elasticity of the corks while preserving the labels.