Country: US / Praying Mantis
Variety: Syrah Oregon
Winery: Watermill / Walla Walla Valley (OR)
The instantly recognizable label, sporting a bright green praying mantis on a plain brown background, is a quirky choice for a fine, estate-grown reserve. The fruit reaches blackberry concentration, with stiff, ripe tannins swathed in dark chocolate. Hints of earth and stem fade out through a lingering finish. It’s already drinking well but could be cellared until 2019.