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๐Ÿ”ฅThe Rager

2Johns Steak and Seafood

Louisiana's Best Kept Wine Secret, Full Stop

Bossier City ยท Bossier City ยท Steak house ยท Visit Website โ†—

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Reviewed April 7, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietyDeep & Eclectic
MarkupSteep
GlasswareVarietal Specific
StaffKnowledgeable & Friendly
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempProper

First Impression

You don't expect to find Vega-Sicilia Unico on a wine list in Bossier City, Louisiana โ€” and yet here we are. The list lands with weight; 300-500 bottles curated by an actual on-staff sommelier, Gregg Hornbeak, signals that someone here genuinely cares. This isn't a steakhouse wine list assembled by a distributor on autopilot.

Selection Deep Dive

California is the anchor โ€” Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak, Opus One, Chateau Montelena, and Far Niente give the red-meat crowd exactly what they came for, and the depth within that category alone would satisfy most wine drinkers for a full evening. France shows up seriously with Chateau Margaux and Chateau Lynch-Bages representing Bordeaux at the top tier, which earns the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence they've held since 2022. Italy punches hard too: Gaja Barbaresco and Antinori Tignanello are not list-filler โ€” those are deliberate, considered picks. Spain's contribution of Vega-Sicilia Unico is frankly the most exciting entry on the entire list; that wine belongs in the same conversation as first-growth Bordeaux and most restaurants never go near it.

By the Glass

Twenty to thirty-five options by the glass is genuinely impressive for a steakhouse in this market โ€” that's not a token pour program, that's a real commitment. The range tracks the bottle list, meaning you can get into California Cab or something more interesting without committing to a full bottle. We'd push the staff on what's currently pouring; a list this size benefits from a conversation.

๐Ÿ’ฐBest Value

Jordan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon โ€” $40+

Jordan is perennially underrated for what it delivers โ€” consistent, polished Alexander Valley Cab with real structure. On a list packed with trophy bottles, it's the one that drinks above its price point and won't leave you regretting the bill.

๐Ÿ’ŽHidden Gem

Vega-Sicilia Unico

Most tables at a Louisiana steakhouse are not ordering Ribera del Duero's crown jewel, which means this bottle sits quietly on the list waiting for someone to notice. It's one of Spain's greatest wines and one of the most compelling things on this entire list โ€” if you've never had it, this is your excuse.

โ›”Skip This

Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Caymus is everywhere, it's heavily allocated, and it carries a serious premium at restaurants because everyone asks for it by name. The wine is fine, but at steakhouse markup you're paying for the label recognition more than what's in the glass. The Jordan delivers a comparable experience at a friendlier number.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธPerfect Pairing

Gaja Barbaresco + Prime dry-aged ribeye

Barbaresco's high acidity and firm tannins were built to cut through fat and amplify savory, umami-loaded meat. Against a dry-aged ribeye โ€” where the funk and richness are dialed up โ€” Gaja's version has enough presence to hold its ground and enough elegance to keep things interesting all the way through the last bite.

๐Ÿ”ฅ The Bottom Line

For northwest Louisiana, this list is genuinely remarkable โ€” a sommelier-driven program with serious producers, real depth across California, France, Italy, and Spain, and the Wine Spectator hardware to back it up. Markups lean steep as expected for the category, but if you're already ordering the cowboy ribeye, you came to spend money โ€” make it count with what's in the cellar here.

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