DeLille Cellars D2 Red Blend: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
DeLille Cellars D2 Red Blend is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Merlot/Cab Blend (Bordeaux-style), in USA, by DeLille Cellars. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black cherry, cassis, mocha, spice and pairs well with Steak, lamb and braised meats.
Michael's take
“Dense black cherry, savory dried sage, subtle dark chocolate shavings, plush, structured, textbook Columbia Valley Bordeaux-style grip.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Merlot/Cab Blend (Bordeaux-style)
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- DeLille Cellars
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$$ · $25–50
What to eat with DeLille Cellars D2 Red Blend
- Steak
- lamb
- braised meats
- burgers
When to open it
- Steak night
- dinner party
- impress-the-guests
Where to buy DeLille Cellars D2 Red Blend
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does DeLille Cellars D2 Red Blend taste like?
DeLille Cellars D2 Red Blend is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black cherry, cassis, mocha, spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Dense black cherry, savory dried sage, subtle dark chocolate shavings, plush, structured, textbook Columbia Valley Bordeaux-style grip.
What food goes with DeLille Cellars D2 Red Blend?
Michael pairs DeLille Cellars D2 Red Blend with Steak, lamb, braised meats and burgers. It works best for Steak night, dinner party and impress-the-guests.
How much does DeLille Cellars D2 Red Blend cost?
DeLille Cellars D2 Red Blend falls in Michael's $$$ · $25–50 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Merlot/Cab Blend (Bordeaux-style) Michael has poured
- A to Z Pinot Noir$$ · $15–25
- Acrobat Pinot Noir$$ · $15–25
- Adelsheim Pinot Noir$$$ · $25–50
- Alexana Terroir Selection Pinot Noir$$$ · $25–50
- Argyle Pinot Noir$$ · $15–25
- Browne Cabernet Family Vineyards$$$ · $25–50
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