SHOP / 2013 D2 Red Blend
Varietal
57% Merlot
33% Cabernet Sauvignon
8% Cabernet Franc
2% Petit Verdot
Appellation
Columbia Valley AVA
Aging
Drink Now or Age 5 to 15+ Years
Vineyard
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.
2013 D2 Red Blend
Columbia Valley AVA
This exceptional vintage demonstrates classical, expressive Merlot notes of floral spices, sweet herbs, pencil shavings, tobacco pouch and mixed berries. There are rich, generous flavors filling the mouth with black cherries, raspberries and kirsch liquor as well as cocoa powder and toasty oak notes. The palate continues with savory qualities tempered by an elegance that has come to define DeLille Cellars. Complete all this with a dramatic finish to experience a memorable and youthful D2.
93 Points
— Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
93 Points
Ruby-red. Complex, perfumed aroma of blueberry, licorice and cocoa powder. Plush, sweet and deep; this round, seamless, fruit-driven blend boasts terrific immediate appeal. There’s a hint of intriguing salinity here but not quite the umami richness of the outstanding 2012 example, even if this wine possesses riper fruit. Velvety and delicious right now and long and lush on the aftertaste.
November 2016
Additional Scores:
92
Robert Parker
92
Wine Spectator
Behind the Wine
2013 D2 Red Blend
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 to create the ultimate expression of Washington State terroir.
Vineyards
Sourced from over a dozen premier vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley AVA.
Winemaking
Cold soaked 24-36 hours, fermented for 12-14 days on skin, and aged 18 months in 100% French oak (55% new).