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Take a look at the recent article in Seattle Magazine for our tasting room, The Carriage House. Seattle Magazine, August 2010
"Top 100 Washington State Wines", Paul Gregutt, Seattle Times Pacific Northwest Magazine, November 29, 2009
#40 DeLILLE Cellars 2006 Chaleur Estate
#54 Doyenne 2006 “Signature” Syrah
Winemaker of the Year
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Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Enthusiast Wines for 2008
#73 – 94 Pts DeLille Cellars 2006 Chaleur Estate Blanc
Wine Spectator’s 2008 Top 100 At A Glance
#48 - 93 Pts $37 DeLille Doyenne Aix Red Columbia Valley 2005
“1001 Wines You Must Taste Before You Die”, Universe Publishing, 2008 Preface by Hugh Johnson, and wines selected and reviewed by “Leading International Critics”. DeLille Cellars 2005 Chaleur Estate Red (page 518).
THE 2008 JEFFERSON CUP INVITATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
In the category of Red Vinifera Wine, Doyenne 2006 Aix has been awarded a
2008 Jefferson Cup Nomination (equal to a Double Gold Medal)
“DeLille Cellars” 2005 Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon envelopes the senses like a warm hug.— ”
Braiden Rex-Johnson
Braiden Rex-Johnson is a bestselling cookbook author; the long-time food-and-wine-pairing columnist for Wine Press Northwest; a regular contributor to Pacific Northwest, The Seattle Times' Sunday magazine; the former food editor at Seattle Homes & Lifestyles magazine; and an active member of Les Dames d'Escoffier (LDEI).
Wine Spectator
DeLille Cellars 2005 Chaleur Estate, 93 Pts.
September, 2008
Smooth, round and harmonious, offering an elegant mouthful of creamy, spice-accented black cherry currant and plum flavors, nicely fashioned to breeze through a veil of fine tannins on the beautifully focused finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2015. - H.S.
Wine Spectator
Doyenne 2005 Grand Ciel Vineyard, 92 Pts.
September, 2008
Rich, ripe and generous, offering a huge mouthful of coffee-accented plum and blueberry flavors. Finishes spicy, with hints of licorice and cardamom. Needs time to soften a bit. Best from 2009 through 1016. - H.S.
Sunset Magazine
DeLille Cellars 2005 Chaleur Estate, "Critic's Choice Red Wine of the Year" award
September, 2008
This year the competition was exceptionally stiff. Working in teams, our judges (wine writers, educators, and sommeliers from up and down the West Coast) blind-tasted more than 200 wines nominated across four price ranges – a veritable Western wine hall of fame. Chaleur Estate stood out in the lineup!
The Top 100 Northwest Wines
Seattle Metropolitan
September, 2008
To create a list of the best Pacific Northwest wines currently in release, Seattle Metropolitan enlisted wine critic Condé Cox, a current candidate for the prestigious master of wine certification, who braved serious palate fatigue from tasting over 1,000 different bottles.
Wine #5: DeLille Cellars 2005 Chaleur Estate Red
Wine #15: DeLille Cellars 2006 Chaleur Estate Blanc
Wine #17: DeLille Cellars 2005 D2
Wine #46: Doyenne 2005 Aix
Wine #56: Doyenne 2005 Métier Red
Seattle Magazine August 2008 Issue features Doyenne 2006 Roussanne
In the August 2008 edition of Seattle Magazine, the Doyenne 2006 was included in the article entitled “What to Drink Now: 37 Best New Washington Wines”. You can find the following listing on Pages 104 – 105, under “Hot [NEW] Wines, White Blends. This issue is not on-line yet, but the review says:
“#1. DeLille Cellars Doyenne 2006 Roussanne. Roussanne is not usually respected as a single varietal wine, but winemaker Chris Upchurch has created this 100 percent Roussanne from Red Mountain’s Ciel du Cheval Vineyard to prove naysayers wrong. A refreshing but rich and aromatic wine full of lime and lemon scents, the lush palate offers fresh peach and apricot flavors and crisp acidity. Pairs with: Wild greens salad with fresh chèvre rolled in toasted pecans.”
Doyenne 2006 roussanne featured in seattle times column
Seattle Times columnist Paul Gregutt wrote about white Rhône-style varietal wines in his column on Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Doyenne 2006 Roussanne was mentioned as a noteworthy Roussanne in Washington state. Click here to read the article and learn more about this exciting single varietal.
robert parker scores june 2008
2005 DeLille Cellars Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain Red J.M 95 Points
2004 DeLille Cellars Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain Red J.M. 94 Points
2005 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Yakima Valley Red J.M. 93 Points
2005 DeLille Cellars Harrison Hill Yakima Valley Red J.M. 92 Points
2005 DeLille Cellars D2 Columbia Valley Red J.M. 90 Points
2006 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc Columbia Valley White J.M. 91 Points
2005 DeLille Cellars Doyenne Grand Ciel Syrah Red Mountain Red J.M. 91 Points
2005 DeLille Cellars Doyenne Grand Ciel Syrah Red Mountain Red R.P 90+ Points
2005 DeLille Cellars Doyenne Syrah Yakima Valley Red R.P. 91 Points
2005 DeLille Cellars Doyenne Syrah Yakima Valley Red J.M. 90 Points
2005 DeLille Cellars Doyenne Métier Red Mountain Red J.M. 91 Points
2005 DeLille Cellars Doyenne Métier Red Mountain Red R.P. 90 Points
2006 DeLille Cellars Doyenne Roussanne Red Mountain White J.M. 90 Points
Top 100 Washington Wines 2007
Paul Gregutt, Wine Adviser
December 19, 2007
From Paul Gregutt’s list of the Best Washington Wines for 2007!
Wine #8: DeLille Cellars 2006 Chaleur Estate Blanc
Wine #46: Doyenne 2006 Roussanne
2004 D2 CHOSEN AS ONE OF THE TOP 100 WINES OF 2007 IN THE WINE SPECTATOR
Each year, Wine Spectator editors survey the wines they have reviewed over the past 12 months and select the most exciting for their Top 100.
Directly from the Wine Spectator Website - they explain their judging method;
"In 2007, we reviewed more than 15,000 wines from around the world in blind tastings. More than 3,500 of them earned outstanding ratings (90 points or higher on our 100-point scale). They we narrowed the list down based on four criteria: quality (represented by score); value (reflected by release price); availability (measured by case production or cases imported); and an X-factor we call excitement. But no equation determines the final selections: These choices reflect our editors' judgment and enthusiasm about the wines they tasted.
Thirteen countries are represented in their 2007 list, tying it with 2006 for the most diverse group in the history of the Top 100, which debuted in 1988. The average price for the wines on this year's list is $42, down from $49 last year, yet quality remains at the same level, with an average score of 93 points."
DeLille Cellars is proud to have our 2004 D2, with a score of 92, included in the Top 100 for 2007.
2005 Chaleur estate blanc chosen by wine enthusiast as one of the top 100 wines of 2007
The editors of Wine Enthusiast chose the top "Drink Now" wines of 2007. They stated "The 100 wines on the pages immediately following are of such outstanding quality and craftsmanship that cellaring them for a few years is an option, but all are ready to be enjoyed now."
November 2007 Robb Report
The November 2007 edition of the Robb Report showcases DeLille Cellars as chosen amongst the Top 100 Winemakers in the world. The Robb Report is a magazine about luxury lifestyle in the United States, offering "the best of the best"
to its readers. Only four Washington State wineries are featured, and our 2004 Harrison Hill is recommended as one of the best wines produced by DeLille Cellars. The Report states: "While DeLille makes several Rhone style whites, it's big, lusciously layered Bordeaux reds steal the show. The Harrison Hill is especially gratifying, with volumnious tannins, round black cherry, and smoky depth."
