SHOP / 2020 D2 Red Blend 1.5L

Varietal

61% Merlot

27% Cabernet Sauvignon

8% Cabernet Franc 4

% 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.

2020 D2 Red Blend 1.5L

Columbia Valley AVA

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.

93 Points

— Anthony Mueller, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

93 Points

The 2020 D2 Proprietary Red Wine was made from 61% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. The nose is as brilliant as always, with focused, dark red fruits, hints of black cherry skin and oak essence that sways out of the glass. Full-bodied and mineral tensioned, the palate offers fine-grained tannins with succulent healthy fruit flavors before ending with a fresh, food-friendly finish. At these prices, buy the entire case. About 108,000 bottles were filled after the wine rested in 68% new French oak for 20 months. Bravo!

May 2023

Additional Scores:

94

Wine & Spirits

93

Jeb Dunnuck

92

Owen Bargreen

Pairing Suggestion

Butternut Squash Risotto with Black Truffles is perfect with the DeLille Cellars Merlot-dominant D2. The truffles and cheese elevate the dish to a red wine pairing. For the carnivorous, add a short rib on top.

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