SHOP / 2015 D2 Red Blend
Varietal
58% Merlot
35% Cabernet Sauvignon
6% Cabernet Franc
1% 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.
2015 D2 Red Blend
Columbia Valley AVA
Inviting pure fruit aromas of cherry, cranberry and blueberry introduce this 2015 D2, all respectfully framed by appealing oak notes of cocoa and wood spice. Soft and welcoming Merlot drives the entry with red currant before giving way to the power and structure of Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit is well balanced with savory notes of toasted fennel seeds and dried rosemary, with enjoyable oak influence and firm tannins on the sustained finish.
91 Points
— Jeb Dunnuck, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
91 Points
The largest production cuvée, notes of graphite, crushed rocks, caramelized black cherries and dark chocolate all define the ripe, sexy, full-bodied 2015 D2 Proprietary Red Wine. Made from 58% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and a splash of Petit Verdot, from a who’s who list of vineyards in Washington State, this beauty has tons of upfront fruit, as well as a firm, nicely structured core. Hats off to the team at DeLille for consistently producing this level of quality at this quantity.
June 2017
Additional Scores:
92
Vinous
90
James Suckling
90
Wine Spectator
Behind the Wine
2015 D2 Red Blend
Always leading with Merlot, D2 is a traditional Bordeaux-style blend sourced from over a dozen of the state’s most prestigious vineyards across the Columbia Valley to create the ultimate expression of Washington State terroir.
Vineyards
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.
Winemaking
Cold soaked 24-36 hours, fermented for 12-14 days on skin, and aged 18 months in 100% French oak (55% new).