www.delillecellars.com DeLille Cellars 2015 D2 Columbia Valley Inviting pure fruit aromas of cherry, cranberry and blueberries 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. 58% Merlot 35% Cabernet Sauvignon 6% Cabernet Franc 1% Petit Verdot Cold soaked for 24-36 hours, fermented for 12-14 days on skin, and aged 18 months in 100% French oak (55% new). 14.1% Alcohol D2 is sourced from 15 prestigious Columbia Valley Vineyards, including Red Willow, Harrison Hill, Ciel du Cheval, Klipsun, Boushey, DuBrul, Upchurch and Grand Ciel. VARIETAL WINEMAKING VINEYARDS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Review by Jeb Dunnuck #231 (June 2017) “The largest production cuvee, 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, 6% 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.” “The Lafite Rothschild of Washington State” Robert Parker Since its founding in 1992, nearly 200 DeLille Cellars wines have scored 90+ from top international publications. DeLille Cellars is recognized as a principal influence in the establishment of Washington as a premier viticultural region, and the winery is regarded as one of the pioneer producers of Bordeaux-style blends in the state.
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www.delillecellars.comwww.delillecellars.com
DeLille Cellars 2015 D2
Columbia Valley
Inviting pure fruit aromas of cherry, cranberry and blueberries 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.
58% Merlot35% Cabernet Sauvignon 6% Cabernet Franc 1% Petit Verdot
Cold soaked for 24-36 hours, fermented for 12-14 days on skin, and aged 18 months in 100% French oak (55% new).14.1% Alcohol
D2 is sourced from 15 prestigious Columbia Valley Vineyards, including Red Willow, Harrison Hill, Ciel du Cheval, Klipsun, Boushey, DuBrul, Upchurch and Grand Ciel.
VARIETAL WINEMAKING VINEYARDS
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Review by Jeb Dunnuck #231 (June 2017) “The largest production cuvee, 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, 6% 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.”
“The Lafite Rothschild of Washington State” Robert Parker
Since its founding in 1992, nearly 200 DeLille Cellars wines have scored 90+ from top international publications. DeLille Cellars is recognized as a principal influence in the establishment of Washington as a premier viticultural region, and the winery is regarded as
one of the pioneer producers of Bordeaux-style blends in the state.
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