Sleeping Dog Wines

Sleeping Dog Wines is an Eastern Washington State winery founded in 2002 by Larry and Joyce Oates. The couple's philosophy centers around the idea that dogs and wine share similar properties, with youthfulness and liveliness giving way to maturity and character as they age. Their red wines are crafted to benefit from several years of aging, allowing customers to appreciate them at their best. Sleeping Dog Wines produces a range of reds aged in stainless steel tanks with judicious oak addition, emphasizing fruit-forward flavors. The winery's small operation, capped at around 300 cases per year, prioritizes an intimate experience for both the Oates and their visitors. With a focus on showcasing the natural characteristics of Buoy Vineyard grapes, Sleeping Dog Wines' wines are often described as needing time to develop their full potential – hence the motto "Let Sleeping Dogs lie." The winery's logo, "The Nose Knows," is a nod to both the importance of terroir and the Oates' affection for canine companionship.

Written by Ava from public sources. Not written or reviewed by the winery.