DeLille Cellars is regarded as a top American producer of Bordeaux-style blends, and one of the shining stars in the Washington wine world. Showcasing a tradition of quality and excellence over its 30-year history, DeLille remains a principal influence in establishing Washington State as a premier viticultural region. It is quite common for DeLille to receive 96-97 points, or and "extraordinary" score, from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. This time around, it is their "D2" blend that has garnered the limelight!
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 93 POINTS - "The 2021 D2, now in its 30th vintage, wafts up with dusty dried violets, lavender, black currant and hints of chalk dust. This is bursting at the seams with ripe blackberry and tart cherry fruits, framed by tactile minerals and brisk acidity that pinches at the cheeks. Tannic and potent yet lively, it finishes with a flourish of sweet inner florals and a minty herbal freshness that keeps the taster looking back to the glass for more."
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "A dynamic red, showing a keen structure, with expressive flavors of red currant and blackberry highlighted by clove and cigar box notes as this gathers tension toward refined tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2032."
JEB DUNNUCK 92-94 POINTS - "The 2021 D2 is mostly Merlot but includes 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and splash of Cabernet Franc. Named after the well-known route in the Médoc, it has a terrific bouquet of currants, lead pencil shavings, spice, and a touch of flowers. This carries to a medium to full-bodied, round, supple, beautifully balanced red with integrated tannins and a great finish. Its purity and balance are spot on."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 93 POINTS - "The 2021 D2, now in its 30th vintage, wafts up with dusty dried violets, lavender, black currant and hints of chalk dust. This is bursting at the seams with ripe blackberry and tart cherry fruits, framed by tactile minerals and brisk acidity that pinches at the cheeks. Tannic and potent yet lively, it finishes with a flourish of sweet inner florals and a minty herbal freshness that keeps the taster looking back to the glass for more."
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "A dynamic red, showing a keen structure, with expressive flavors of red currant and blackberry highlighted by clove and cigar box notes as this gathers tension toward refined tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2032."
JEB DUNNUCK 92-94 POINTS - "The 2021 D2 is mostly Merlot but includes 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and splash of Cabernet Franc. Named after the well-known route in the Médoc, it has a terrific bouquet of currants, lead pencil shavings, spice, and a touch of flowers. This carries to a medium to full-bodied, round, supple, beautifully balanced red with integrated tannins and a great finish. Its purity and balance are spot on."
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