Second Line Wines

Straight Line

Santa Barbara County Syrah

Hints of plum, clove, mild acid, velvet mouthfeel. Balanced tannins. — 10 years ago

Fall Line Winery

Boushey Vineyard Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

Very pleasant red blend. Short finish but still a nice sipping wine. — 11 years ago

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

Unreal nose, barnyard, leather amazing long finish. Second end of lunch wine. — 11 years ago

Line 39 Wines

California Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Meaty white wine! Low acidity — 10 years ago

Blankiet Estate

Prince of Hearts Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

The nose is alluring, still a little young, really opened up on the second day — 11 years ago

Fall Line Winery

Red Willow Vineyard Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Nice Merlot based blend. Pretty light bodied but nice fruit as well. — 11 years ago

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1992

The second LLC1992 in one month, again a great effort and I think the best 1992. Fantastic concentration and ripe green impressions — 13 years ago

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2004

Needs two hour decant. Muted nose and higher acidity until it opened. Pretty cab blend with higher tartness at the finish. Unfortunately this was the weakest among a very strong line up last night. — 11 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Second bottle and now on to Caymus, with best friends Lance and Luanne, we are grateful for them "breaking bread" with us and the Shrimp and Penne a la Vodka on the Big Green Egg! — 11 years ago

Château Margaux

Pavillon Rouge Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

Pop n pour and enjoy! 33 year old second growth isn't an aria, but she's got some pipes. Stinky barnyard on the nose _ no complaints — 11 years ago