Delille Cellars Metier Red Blend 2021

DeLille Cellars is a highly regarded Washington State winery based in Woodinville, known for producing premium Columbia Valley red blends that are often described as Bordeaux-inspired yet distinctly Washington. Founded in 1992, the winery has built a reputation for quality and consistency, earning hundreds of 90+ point scores from major critics and becoming one of the leading producers of Bordeaux-style blends in the Pacific Northwest. Sourcing fruit from top vineyards across the Columbia Valley AVA, DeLille focuses on varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah, crafting wines that combine Old World structure with New World fruit intensity. The Métier line, in particular, highlights the winery’s ability to deliver approachable, fruit-forward Washington red blends with strong value while maintaining the house style of balance, complexity, and polish. 

The 2021 DeLille Métier Red Blend from Columbia Valley is consistently described as a bold, plush, fruit-forward Washington red blend driven by Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. It shows generous aromas of blueberry, black cherry, and blackberry, layered with notes of peppery herbs, leather, and subtle earth, delivering a medium- to full-bodied profile with ripe tannins and a velvety texture. Critics frequently highlight its rich fruit flavors, lush structure, and approachable style, with additional nuances of spice, black tea, and smoky elements adding complexity. Often positioned as an outstanding value red blend, the wine balances lively acidity with a smooth, lingering finish, making it both accessible and broadly appealing while still offering the depth and savory character expected from Columbia Valley blends.