DELILLE CELLARS D2 2021

This is a fantastic Bordeaux Blend from Washington State. Mocha and milk chocolate notes from French oak integrate with beautiful cassis, dried cranberry, and cedar. Soft and delicious at first, however it rapidly builds in intensity of fruit mid-palate, offering remarkable length on the finish. 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. 94 POINTS, Jeb Dunnuck. "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." 93 POINTS, Vinous. "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 fruit