2018 DeLille Cellars Red Wine D2 Columbia Valley 750 ml

This red is built to thrill, pure and simple.

Named after the Médoc’s wine route, the 2018 D2 from member-favorite DeLille Cellars captures all of that region’s famed savoriness and intricacy. With outstanding wines like this, it’s no wonder Robert Parker has called DeLille “the Lafite-Rothschild of Washington State.”

There’s one BIG thing to know about this wine: It’s made from an absolute Murderer’s Row of sources. We’re talking ‘27 and ‘28 Yankees, a who’s-who of simply the best vineyards in the entire state: Red Willow, Harrison Hill, Ciel du Cheval, Klipsun, Boushey, DuBrul, Upchurch and Grand Ciel are all represented in this blend.

The last time we offered DeLille’s D2, we had a stampede on our hands. It inspired a 4.72-out-of-5 member-rating, with one review hailing it as the “best blend we've ever bought from Wine Access.”  

When he first crafted D2 more than 25 years ago, DeLille’s head winemaker, Chris Upchurch, forged the trail for Bordeaux-style blends in Washington state. He’s spent the last quarter-century perfecting his art, even whipping up a blend on the morning of his own wedding, leaving him with wine-stained hands at his nuptials. That combination of relentless dedication and all-star sites makes this wine truly exceptional.

Composed of 67% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, the wine offers a delicious trek through the Columbia Valley’s most acclaimed Washington appellations. Upchurch maximizes his grapes’ potential and evokes further complexity by aging the wine for 18 months in 55% new French oak. 

Wine Enthusiast said “This wine is full of polish and class,” and we agree 100%. Saddle up and hold on for this one, because it will run.