California's Greatest Hits, Done Right
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Reviewed April 29, 2026
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The wine list at One Thirty Five Prime reads like a California greatest hits album — if you know Caymus, Silver Oak, and Opus One on sight, you're going to feel right at home. It's a polished, well-curated list that matches the room: dim lighting, white tablecloths, serious steaks. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, held since 2015, feels earned rather than decorative here.
With somewhere between 150 and 250 bottles, this is a proper steakhouse cellar built almost entirely around California Cabernet and Chardonnay — and it leans into that identity without apology. Caymus, Jordan, Stag's Leap, Duckhorn, and Far Niente form the backbone, with Opus One anchoring the top of the list as the aspirational splurge. Christopher Wolfe on staff as sommelier gives the list a human touch that most Texas steakhouses can't claim. What's missing: anything adventurous — no Burgundy depth, no Rhône detour, no Texas producers making a cameo on their home turf.
Twelve to twenty options by the glass in the $12–$20 range is a respectable spread for a fine dining room in Waco. Rombauer Chardonnay almost certainly anchors the white side of the pour list, and that's not a complaint. We'd love to see a bit more rotation and range here, but for a Cal-forward steakhouse, the glass program does the job.
Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon — $40s-$50s
Jordan consistently punches above its price point — structured, food-friendly, and one of the most honest Cabs in Sonoma. At a steakhouse where bottle prices skew high, Jordan gives you a polished experience without requiring a second mortgage.
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot
In a room full of Cabernet maximalism, the Duckhorn Merlot is the quiet overachiever. Most tables will walk right past it chasing the bolder names, but this is a genuinely sophisticated, age-worthy wine that holds its own against any steak on the menu.
Opus One
Opus One is a legitimately great wine — and at a restaurant with 3–4x markup, you're paying a premium on top of an already premium price. Buy it at retail if you want to celebrate with it. Here, it's mostly a table status signal.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Braised Akaushi Short Rib Gnocchi
The Stag's Leap Cab has the structure to cut through rich braised beef fat while its dark fruit and subtle earthiness complement the Akaushi's depth. It's the kind of pairing that makes you slow down and actually taste what's in your glass.
✔️ The Bottom Line
One Thirty Five Prime is the best wine list in Waco and it's not particularly close — a knowledgeable sommelier, a well-kept California cellar, and a room that actually respects the bottle. Just go in knowing you're paying steakhouse prices for steakhouse selections, and you'll have a great night.
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