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Watermill 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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Price $35

Just three barrels of this outstanding reserve were produced. It’s full bodied, richly fruity and broadly textural, it holds its alcohol well, with strawberry jam highlighting a lush palate of ripe, sweet fruits. The barrel notes of toast, caramel and mocha are the frosting on the cake. — P.G. (7/1/2012)

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Watermill 2006 Praying Mantis Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Price $32

This tastes like a reserve, though the odd name and label don’t suggest it. But it has the depth and power of a reserve, a rich stew of meat, earth, soy and loads of black fruits. The details and depth are exceptional. — P.G. (12/1/2009)

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Watermill 2007 Estate Petit Verdot (Walla Walla Valley (OR))

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Price $28

Definitely one of the smoothest and most deeply concentrated Petit Verdots to come out of the Pacific Northwest, this Walla Walla winery and vineyard sources these grapes from their McClellan Estate vineyard. It’s is pure varietal, silky and packed with rich boysenberry and blueberry fruit flavor. The tannin management is exceptional, and the finish brings in… — P.G. (2/1/2011)

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Watermill 2007 Praying Mantis Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (OR))

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Price $30

The unusual label—a bright green praying mantis on a plain brown background—does not suggest a reserve-quality Syrah, but that is what this is. Spicy and well-defined, young and full of verve, it opens with blueberries and other wild blue fruits, adds layers of coffee, milk chocolate, moist earth and lead pencil, and moves through a tart, sappy midpalate into a… — P.G. (2/1/2011)

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Watermill 2008 Estate Cabernet Franc (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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Price $28

Wonderfully complex aromatics show a lovely floral note of fresh violets, married to scents of dusty tannins. Supple purple fruits combine with clove and other spices in a svelte wine with a full spectrum of flavors, from flower to fruit to cocoa powder. — P.G. (12/15/2011)

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Watermill 2011 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $16

From the beguiling aromatics to the thrilling palate that’s saturated with flavors of citrus flesh and rind, tangerine and green apple, this Viognier offers superb focus. The length and detail are noteworthy, but the taste is simply delicious. — P.G. (4/1/2013)

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Watermill 2006 Estate Petite Verdot (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

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Price $28

This smooth and sexy PV includes 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. But for Petit Verdot, it is remarkably accessible. The tannins are reined in, the color a deep garnet, the nose loaded with violets, chocolate and cassis. — P.G. (12/1/2009)

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Watermill 2008 Tempranillo (Columbia Valley (WA))

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Price $28

A jump forward in quality for this pure Tempranillo. It opens with a dark, smoky nose—oaky but compelling. The midpalate remains tight and hard, but shows muscular black fruits, good length, and leads nicely into a balanced finish with ripe tannins. — P.G. (7/1/2012)

Most Reviewed Designations

Chances R Estate Estate Midnight Estate Midnight Red Wine Praying Mantis Reserve

Most Reviewed Varietals

Bordeaux-style Red Blend Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Mourvèdre Petit Verdot Petite Verdot Pinot Noir Red Blend Syrah Tempranillo Viognier

2010 Bogle Old Vine

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