A Napa Winery that makes California wines with a New Orleans spirit.

Second Line Wines

Napa, California

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Winery Details

Location

Napa, California

Founded

2017

Known For

Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc, Rhône blends, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation

Mt Veeder, Oak Knoll District, Coombsville, Oakville, Los Carneros, Russian River, North Coast

Certifications/Farming Practices

All vineyard sources are certified organic or certified biodynamic vineyard

The Story

Second Line Wines is owned and operated by Chris Agan and Patrice "TC" Whelan who have been longtime partners and lovers of Napa Valley and the wines produced here. After completing careers in the US Navy and Aerospace industry, Chris retired, and he and TC moved to Napa to start a new life in the wine business. After completing a certificate program in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis and a harvest internship at Joseph Phelps, Chris started making Second Line Wines in 2017 with only a few barrels while working for Mike Hirby at Relic Cellars. With TC's help and guidance on the compliance and marketing side along with her excellent palate for blending, they have steadily grown Second Line Wines into an 800 case per year boutique winery.

The Values

Agan and Whelan believe in the expression and character of the site and vintage so take a very low intervention approach to winemaking. Some of the cuvées use native yeast fermentations and sur lees aging. All reds are unfiltered and unfined to maintain the maximum expression of terroir. A variety of aging vessels are used from stainless steel, to concrete, to new and used French Oak barrels to bring out the best in the wines.

From the winery

We chose this name to honor the culture, history, and traditions of the city we love. We hope that you will enjoy the fruits of our labors.

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