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NAPA VALLEY The Sands of Man of the Hour. Hourglass pro- prietor Jeff Smith on his Blueline Vineyard estate in Calistoga. JEFF SMITH HAS TURNED HOURGLASS DOWNSIDE UP by Meridith May / photos by John Curley Time The Blueline Vineyard, located in Calistoga, is home to the Hourglass winery, completed in 2009. This incredible Hourglass 2009 Blueline Vineyard Merlot, Napa Valley is an example of the phenolic "magic" that occurs in this very special vineyard. Flavors are explosive; enhanced and stretched out along the palate, tannins are structured yet tame and balance is achieved. 82 / the tasting panel / march 2012