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Bordeaux Inspired. Distinctly Washington. Uniquely Delille.

DeLille Cellars

Woodinville, Washington

Winery Details

Location

Woodinville, Washington

Founded

1992

Known For

White Bordeaux blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Bordeaux Blends

Appellation

Red Mountain, Snipes Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley

Vineyard Source

DeLille's vineyard sources are primarily within the Red Mountain AVA, from noteworthy sites including Ciel du Cheval, Upchurch, Red Willow, Sagemoor, Klipsun, DuBrul, and Harrison Hill.

Certifications/Farming Practices
  • LIVE Certified Sustainable Winegrowing
  • Certified Salmon Safe
Ratings/Accolades
  • Top 100 Guides of Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast for both red and white wine
  • Wine & Spirits Top 100 Winery
  • Wine Enthusiast Wine Star  - Top Five American Wineries
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The Story

The winery's passion lies in showcasing the powerful, concentrated and structured fruit of Washington State through the European art of blending — not only through various combinations of Bordeaux and Rhone grape varieties, but also via combining fruit from acclaimed vineyards to express the unique terroir of the region. DeLille Cellars focuses on the Red Mountain AVA and grape sourcing from Washington's leading Grand Cru vineyards, including Ciel du Cheval, Grand Ciel, Upchurch, Red Willow, Sagemoor, Klipsun, Boushey, DuBrul and Harrison Hill. The founders of DeLille Cellars believed that all good blends transcend the sum of their individual parts. This founding principle and a company philosophy of "always seeking" guides the winery's commitment to constant improvement, continuous discovery in the cellar, and ultimately the creation of exceptional wines and experiences.
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The Values

DeLille Cellars is a boutique artisan winery located in Woodinville, Washington. Founded in 1992 on the concept of crafting world-class wines in Washington State, the winery pioneered Bordeaux-style blends (both red and white), inspiring Robert Parker in a visit to the original Chateau in Woodinville, to proclaim DeLille Cellars "The Lafite Rothschild of Washington State." The winery was one of the first five wineries in Washington to receive Parker's 5-star excellence rating. DeLille Cellars is considered a principal influence in establishing Washington as a premier viticultural region with a focus on the Red Mountain AVA and other prestigious vineyard sites throughout the Columbia Valley. Today, the winery has a portfolio of over a dozen Bordeaux and Rhône style blends true to the terroir of Washington State and carries on a strong tradition of quality and excellence over its 30-year history.
From the winery
Founding winemaker and partner Chris Upchurch, a luminary in the Washington Wine industry, has led the winery with a passion for traditional winemaking methods that showcase the terroir of the state. “At DeLille, we believe that Washington State is a Grand Cru wine growing region, created 10,000 years ago. The challenge for us has always been and remains: to create special wines from the uniquely expressive terroir that Mother Nature gave us a long time ago." - Founding Winemaker Chris Upchurch