SHOP / 2021 D2 Red Blend 3.0L

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 3.0L

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.

94 Points

— Paul Greggutt's NW Wine Guide

94 Points

D2 was one of the original DeLille releases from the winery’s first vintage (1992), and this commemorates the 30th anniversary. It’s a classic Bordeaux blend of 58% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, and seems to have been given the same exceptional care as the winery’s top wine Chaleur Estate. New barrel aging provides a bright, forward frame of toasty oak around blackberry and black cherry fruit. Along with the barrel spices are streaks of savory herbs and black olives, coffee and iron filings. This could easily be the reserve level wine at many wineries; here it represents excellent value.

August 2024

Additional Scores:

93

Vinous

92

James Suckling

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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