Dalen Bakstad

9.8

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

Brian Swindell

9.1

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

Nora Murphy

9.0

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

Carolyn Morris White

9.5

Love this Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cab! — 11 years ago

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

Victoria Pilato

9.6

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