SHOP / 2021 D2 Red Blend 1.5L

Varietal

58% Merlot

34% Cabernet Sauvignon

4% 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.

2021 D2 Red Blend 1.5L

Columbia Valley AVA

The 2021 D2 shows the promise of the vintage, with deep concentration and outstanding quality. Initial aromas of blackberry, cassis and green peppercorn lead to a palate bursting with beautiful richness and texture. The high-quality, fine-grained tannins of this wine allow approachability in its youth, yet have the firmness and backbone to provide aging for 15+ years. Red currant, Bing Cherry and toasty oak flavors develop with time, leading to a lengthy finish with impressive weight. Cheers to 30 vintages of D2 and many more on the way.

95 Points

— International Wine Report

95 Points

Sporting a medium glistening ruby red core with a light purple rim, the 2021 D2 impresses with a delectable combination of 58% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. It offers up a terrific bouquet of blue plums, black and red currants, sweet marionberries, loamy earth, and pencil shavings with just a hint of sweet vanilla rounding things out. Full-bodied and concentrated, with a hint of oak tannins shining through, this one will be ready to drink with a few years of additional bottle age. 15,900 cases made.

January 2024

Additional Scores:

93 Points

Wine Spectator

93 Points

Decanter

93 Points

Vinous

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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