Few wines draw from such a deep roster of Washington vineyards. Red Willow, Harrison Hill, Ciel du Cheval, Klipsun, Boushey, Upchurch, and Grand Ciel stand among more than a dozen sites that shape the 2022 D2. DeLille takes that extraordinary collection and builds something no single site could deliver on its own: a sweeping, Merlot-led expression of the Columbia Valley. Three decades of practice make the difference. Founded in 1992 around Bordeaux-style wines, the winery centers the 2022 on 56% Merlot and 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc completing the blend. Twenty months in French oak lets those individual pieces settle into one coherent wine. D2 has long delivered serious Washington character without the long wait. The 2022 arrives with strong scores for its generous dark fruit, polished texture, and supple tannins. Structure is in place for the cellar, yet at $38, the real question is how long you can leave it unopened.