We are excited to share our 2022 scores from International Wine Report. 2021 Chaleur Blanc, DeLille's first white wine, and Le Dessein, a blend of Mourvedre, Grenache and Syrah, both achieved excellent ratings.  2021 Chaleur Blanc - 95 pts Another fantastic vintage of this storied white wine from Delille Cellars, this time a combination of 67% Sauvignon Blanc and 33% Semillon. Boasting a golden lemon core with a watery rim. Perfectly balanced notes of fresh gooseberry, white wildflower, freshly washed linen, dried pineapple, roasted peach, nutmeg, and just a hint of smoked lemon peel meld ..read more

The Lounge at DeLille Cellars Named #4 Winery Restaurant in America by USA Today! The Lounge at DeLille Cellars, DeLille’s newest restaurant and wine experience, made its debut on USA Today's Top 10 Winery Restaurants list, ranking number four in the nation. The Lounge opened just over a year ago in June of 2021 at the Old Redhook Brewery in Woodinville. The menu is directed by , one of Woodinville's longest-tenured chefs who has worked with DeLille for nearly two decades catering private events and wine release dinners through his catering company A Platinum Event. Chef Toni blends local ..read more

The Best of Bordeaux - 2022 Auction of Washington Wine Lot In 2018, DeLille Cellars’ Tour of Bordeaux auction lot received the highest bid ever recorded in the 31-year history of Auction of Washington Wines. The package included access to some of Frances’ renowned Grand Cru wineries such as Chateaux Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion, and Château Lafite Rothschild.  Now, six years later, the Woodinville winery is bringing back this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the 2022 Auction of Washington Wines. The ‘Best of Bordeaux Trip’ features five nights at a Bordeaux Chateau touring the best ..read more

Celebrate Drink Up Week at DeLille Cellars Join DeLille Cellars in celebrating the first ever Drink Up Week! The week-long event celebrates anything you can drink: from wine and cocktails to coffee and tea. Visit our Woodinville Tasting Room and The Lounge restaurant for special offers July 25th-31st. Mention “Drink Up Week” at your tasting reservation at DeLille Cellars July 25-31 and get a special taste of our first sparkling wine, Forget-Me-Not. Bubbles are what initially brought the founders of DeLille together in the late 1980s before the winery was formally founded.  Happily, they h ..read more

DeLille Cellars Releases 2021 Vintage of Chaleur Blanc This week, DeLille Cellars released the new , a beloved Washington wine. The Bordeaux-style blend has been a favorite among wine enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and collectors for over two decades. Wine critic remarked, “it is no exaggeration to compare this Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon blend to the finest white Bordeaux bottlings made in oak”. He described the blend as an “utterly distinctive wine for Washington in terms of its texture, purity, complexity, savory character, and ageability”. The 25th vintage (2019) was awarded Seattle Time’s Northw ..read more

Rosé Vertical Tasting | Owen Bargreen In May, Wine Critic Owen Bargreen sat down with DeLille’s Director of Winemaking Jason Gorski for a vertical tasting of rosé.  True to DeLille’s old-world approach, Rosé is crafted in the traditional Bandol style of Southern France.  The fruit is specifically selected to be a part of this blend long before harvest, & our methods are intentional - making it what we call an “honest” Rosé. This is a balanced style of Rosé that retains crisp acidity & begs to be served al fresco. DeLille Cellars Rosé is known for standing ‘the test of time’ w ..read more

June at The Lounge Restaurant - Celebrate with Us! June is here and although summer weather is yet to fully arrive in Woodinville, The Lounge is ready to celebrate all that June has to offer. Between the restaurant’s one-year anniversary on June 17th, Father’s Day Weekend, and Pride Month, there is plenty of opportunities to join in on the festivities. Make an indoor or outdoor reservation and visit Woodinville’s wine-centric restaurant, conveniently located next door to the Tasting Room. The Lounge opened its doors one year ago this Friday! Celebrate one year of hand-crafted fare and local cu ..read more

An Interview with Woodinville Wine Country Scholarship Recipient Andrea Hernandez In 2021, DeLille Cellars partnered with to create the Woodinville Wine Country Diversity Scholarship supporting Washington State University School of Viticulture and Enology. The scholarship supports minority and under-represented students within the program who demonstrate passion and dedication to the winemaking craft.  “This is a small but important step to creating more inclusivity and diversity within our wine community,” said Tom Dugan, CEO of DeLille Cellars. “WSU has a world-class viticulture and eno ..read more

Spring Releases at our Woodinville Tasting Room Long days and summer weather has us reaching for a bottle of crisp rosé or refreshing chardonnay. Welcome summer with our spring release wines alongside some of our favorite pairing dishes. Not sure which to try first? for a traditional, seated wine tasting.  Our 2021 Rosé’s pink salmon hue is a shade lighter than past vintages.  There is a delectable weight and mouthfeel for a wine built without oak or much skin contact.  Watermelon Jolly Rancher, passion fruit, nectarine and orange blossom all pop from the glass.  The rich ..read more

The Lounge Restaurant Featured Cocktail: Pride Month Celebrate Pride Month at The Lounge Restaurant Available Thursday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 26th We're celebrating Pride Month at The Lounge with a special cocktail: the Honey Lavender Lemonade. This cocktail is made with  Empress 1908 Gin, Lavender Honey Syrup, and Lemonde. $5 from every cocktail sold will be donated to  , an organization dedicated to ending suicide among LGBTQ+ youth through crisis services, peer support, research, public education, and advocacy to build a safer, more inclusive world. Make a reservation at The Lo ..read more