2018 D2
COLUMBIA VALLEY AVA
Mocha and milk chocolate notes from French oak integrate with beautiful cassis, dried cranberry, and cedar aromas on this 2018 D2. This wine is instantly delicious on the palate with an inviting warm, soft entry. It rapidly builds in intensity of fruit mid-palate, offering remarkable length on the finish, with Red Mountain Cabernet (16% of the blend) apparent in the texture.
WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Bordeaux Style Blend
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Vineyard Designation
D2 is sourced from 15 Columbia Valley Vineyard, including Red Willow, Harrison Hill, Ciel du Cheval, Klipsun, Boushey, DuBrul, Upchurch and Grand Ciel
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Enthusiast
92
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Cold soaked 24-36 hours, fermented for 12-14 days on skin and aged 18 months in 100% French oak (55% new).
Winemaker Notes
67% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Food Pairing Notes
A beautiful partner for lean meats such as flank steak or bison, anything BBQ and lighter meats such as chicken. Brie or soft ripened cheeses are also a wonderful match.
Production
D2 takes its name from the grand route du vin, or great wine road that travels through the historic chateau region of Bordeaux. Always leading with Merlot, D2 is a traditional Bordeaux-style blend sourced from over 15 of the state’s most prestigious vineyards across the Columbia Valley to create the ultimate expression of Washington State terroir. Created as a second to Chaleur Estate, D2 has become the winery’s most sought-after label. First vintage 1992.
Other Notes
WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.