Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.0

Chardonnay, Russian River Valley. Unctuous, sleek and full bodied all at the same time. Gotta love the deft acidity, fresh fruit and rich toasty oak. — 9 years ago

Antonio Gianola

9.3

If you like wheat beers this is like crack. Summer guzzler worthy — 10 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.1

Chardonnay. Well done. — 10 years ago

Dade Thieriot

10

2012 #EmrichSchönleber #Halenberg #Riesling #GG
We are huge fans of this vintage and huge fans of this glorious #wine--but be patient--it's a sleeping giant that needs at least another 3 years bottle age plus decanting! #GermanWineSociety — 11 years ago

with Fritz and Wietske

Bernard Rethore

Owner, Fion Wines

9.1

Back in 2006, I had the good fortune to invest in a box of the Neal vineyard designated bottlings pre-release. They have been sleeping in my cellar ever since. Last night, Tony the Fish, who is a frequent contributor to these pages, arrived with a bottle of the 2010 Neal cab sav. It was a solid effort and Mrs Fish quite enjoyed it. As we finished the bottle I remembered I had some of the 2003 vineyard designated wines in the back of the cellar and figured it was time to check in on them. We started with the Second Chance from Atlas Peak. Generally I am a mountain fruit guy, and like the volcanic soil that yields low yielding structured wines. There was plenty of stuffing left after 11 years, and a nice contrast to the 2010 cab sav blend. We then moved to Chafen. Another mountain- Howell this time, slightly lower elevation vineyard. This wine was bigger than the Second Chance with mouthfuls of ripe cassis, berry fruit and coffee- almost a cocoa powder character to it. The final wine of the night - and best of show - was the Howell Mountain Estate. Dark rich tannins with intense velvety chocolate cake flavors. This was a fun night going from the 2010 blend to the all 2003 single vineyard designates. Most of us aren't patient enough or buy them as a group so you can taste them altogether at once. Everyone should do this from to time. It reminds me at least of how different climate and soil can be in the same year. It's even better with friends. Thank you Mr Fish for the inspiration. — 11 years ago

with Susan

Nora Murphy

9.0

Tasty, smooth, easy wine. Plus, I like the service dog connection. — 12 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.6

This wine is a stand alone gem. Very difficult to read and closed and may be too light and disappointing right now but that is deceiving. I am collecting these wines and they are ridiculously good with age. Currently available only from Crush or Chambers or Winfield Flynn in New York. I also tasted the 2015 in barrel 3 weeks ago which in the barrel is a flat out 10. The 2014 is chalky and herbaceous very subdued. The power and elegance of this wine is hidden right now almost like a sleeping giant. — 9 years ago

with Lyle

Justin Smith

9.1

Zibbibo to the face. Beautifully floral (honey, dandelion) and tremendously dry. Very similar profile to gewurztraminer, but a way better dogs' name. — 10 years ago

Rich Bernstein

9.5

Long finish, def tanic, more it breathes better it gets. Wld def buy this Bolgheri vino again. Little brother of some big dogs but def represented. — 11 years ago

Adam Wills

9.3

WOW. Tastes like waking up from a dream about being rich only to find yourself sleeping in a king size bed, wrapped in silk sheets at the edge of Mt. Etna. Then it hits you...you are actually rich and you can buy a case of this wine. — 11 years ago

Marcus Nilsson

9.1

Hot dogs and Moulin a Vent pussy heaven💥 — 11 years ago

Brian Swindell

9.1

Painting Blue Dogs at Painting With a Twist in Hammond. — 12 years ago

Michael Park

9.4

It took five hours to decant but boy was it good after a double decant. Super well integrated, polished tannins. This wine is definitely sleeping right now. Tannins, bouquet, acids kept coming in and out. — 9 years ago

Monica Halloran

9.2

Always love this wine. This vintage seems more fruit forward than other vintages with a lot of apple flavor. — 10 years ago

John Young

10

special occasion shit. makes patron look like cuervo sleeping in the gutter with some shit on its face. — 11 years ago

Dalen Bakstad

9.8

1st release from Gorman winery Sleeping Giant 2012 100% Syrah Boushay vineyard — 11 years ago

Carolyn Morris White

9.5

Love this Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cab! — 11 years ago

Vin Zering

9.1

Really nice 2012 Cab. — 11 years ago

Molly Rydzel

9.6

Herb lamb is never without his dog... — 11 years ago

Victoria Pilato

9.6

Very nice with grilled veggie dogs and quinoa burger! And strawberries! — 12 years ago