DeLille 'D2' Columbia Valley Red Blend 2022

Winemaking

DeLille Cellars, founded in 1992, has built a reputation for crafting elegant Bordeaux-inspired blends that honor both Old World structure and Washington fruit character. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes balance and restraint, allowing the natural complexity of the Columbia Valley terroir to guide each vintage rather than overwhelming with extraction or new oak.

Tasting Notes

D2 opens with inviting aromas of dark cherry and plum, layered with hints of cassis and a whisper of graphite that speaks to the wine's mineral backbone. On the palate, this full-bodied blend reveals velvety tannins and impressive depth, with flavors of ripe dark fruit woven through subtle tobacco and cedar notes. The finish is refined and lingering, showing elegant tannin grip without harshness, with dark fruit complexity that keeps drawing you back to the glass.

Producer

DeLille Cellars operates from a striking estate winery in Woodinville, Washington, and has long been recognized as one of the region's quality leaders. The estate carefully sources fruit from select vineyard sites across the Columbia Valley, maintaining high standards for vineyard farming and fruit quality while preserving the distinct character of each vintage.

Terroir

Columbia Valley, Washington's largest and most prestigious appellation, provides an ideal home for Bordeaux varieties. The region's continental climate—warm, dry summers and cool nights—allows for extended hang time and full phenolic ripeness, while the diverse soils, including volcanic and glacial deposits, contribute mineral complexity and balanced acidity to wines of real structure.

Food Pairings

D2 pairs beautifully with pan-seared duck breast with cherry gastrique, where the wine's dark fruit and subtle tobacco notes echo the richness of the meat. Try it alongside a classic herb-crusted lamb rack, or keep it casual with a grilled burger topped with aged cheddar and caramelized onions—the tannin structure and fruit will anchor all three equally well.