D2 takes its name from the grand route du vin, or great wine road that travels through the historic region of Bordeaux. Always leading with Merlot, D2 is a traditional Bordeaux-style blend sourced from over a dozen of the state’s most prestigious vineyards across the Columbia Valley. The wine offers the ultimate expression of Washington State terroir and has become DeLille’s most sought-after label.
D2 is sourced from over a dozen Columbia Valley Vineyards, including Red Willow, Harrison Hill, Ciel du Cheval, Klipsun, Boushey, DuBrul, Upchurch and Grand Ciel.
2020 D2 will be released Thursday, December 1st!
Showcasing a classic layering of red and dark fruits, our 2020 D2 is built upon a softer, approachable structure and style that allow for this wine to be so reliable to be enjoyed in its youth. Whiffs of dried cranberry, black cherry, vanilla bean, and lavender flower flow into a palate filled with flavors reminiscent of milk chocolate, green peppercorn, and fresh ground nutmeg. Many of the state’s most heralded sites provide pure fruit and savory characteristics here, with toasty oak influence deftly supporting in the background. Enjoy now with a gentle decant or cellar for up to 15 years.
61% Merlot
27% Cabernet Sauvignon
8% Cabernet Franc
4% Petit Verdot
Celebrate the release of the 2020 vintage of D2 at The Lounge from December 1st through December 4th. Enjoy a four-course dinner paired with four vintages of this beloved Bordeaux-style blend. Specially crafted by Executive Chef Michael C. Toni to pair with D2, the menu features dishes ranging from Lamb Shank Caramelli to Aash Farms Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle. The second course is paired with 2017 and 2019 D2, each earning placements on the renowned Wine Spectator Top 100 list. The following course features a side-by-side pairing of the 25th vintage (2016) and the newly released 2020 vintage.
We are thrilled to announce 2019 D2 was named #30 in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of the World.
“Polish meets structure in this red, which offers well-defined black cherry, toasty spice and bay leaf accents as this slowly unfurls toward fine-grained tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2030.” – Tim Fish, Wine Spectator
2019 D2 also received 94 points from Jeb Dunnuck, and 91 points from James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast.
In 2020, the 2017 vintage of this Bordeaux-style blend ranked #63 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 with 93 points.
“Opens with supple and expressive red currant, green olive and clove flavors, then shifts gears and takes on increasingly muscular yet polished tannins on the long finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2028. 12,600 cases made. — Tim Fish, Wine Spectator
DeLille Cellars D2 Paired with Butternut Squash Risotto with Black Truffles
This is a very cool dish because it is vegetarian, yet the cheese and truffles bump it up to a red wine pairing. It is perfect with the DeLille Cellars Merlot-dominant D2. For the carnivorous, add a short rib on top. Vegetarian or not, everyone is happy. Do not fear the truffle. As with many things, they are available on the internet for most of year.
DeLille Cellars is the third oldest operating winery in Woodinville, WA, founded in 1992. Known for pioneering Bordeaux-style blends from Washington State, the winery has maintained a tradition of quality and excellence with over 700 individual 90+ ratings from leading publications. DeLille Cellars focuses on the Red Mountain AVA and sources grapes from Washington’s most acclaimed vineyards. The winery is recognized by notable wine critics and influencers, including Robert Parker, as one of the top producers in the state.
Showcasing a classic layering of red and dark fruits, our 2020 D2 is built upon a softer, approachable structure and style that allow for this wine to be so reliable to be enjoyed in its youth. Whiffs of dried cranberry, black cherry, vanilla bean, and lavender flower flow into a palate filled with flavors reminiscent of milk chocolate, green peppercorn, and fresh ground nutmeg. Many of the state’s most heralded sites provide pure fruit and savory characteristics here, with toasty oak influence deftly supporting in the background. Enjoy now with a gentle decant or cellar for up to 15 years.
