Metier Red Blend 2021 750ml

$28.00

DeLille Cellars built its reputation on Bordeaux-style Washington reds, and Métier is their Rhône-leaning departure: the debut 2021 vintage blends 55% Syrah with 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot from Columbia Valley fruit. It's fruit-forward and generous rather than austere, built to drink now rather than wait out in a cellar. A good entry point into DeLille's lineup, and a genuinely different style than most Washington reds on the shelf.

Aromas of blueberry, black cherry and orange-scented pipe tobacco. Rich, plush fruit on the palate with black tea and leather notes, chewy tannins, and a broad-shouldered finish.

Classic matches for a red like this: Grilled and roasted meats, hearty pastas, aged cheeses.