FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Woodinville, WA, June 29, 2023] – The Restaurant at DeLille Cellars, renowned for its exceptional culinary experiences, is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its remarkable wine list. This esteemed recognition highlights The Restaurant’s commitment to curating an extensive and diverse collection of outstanding wines from around the world.
Over its two-year history, The Restaurant has curated an acclaimed wine list with over 150 bottle selections. In addition to offering DeLille Cellars wines, guests can experience wines that have inspired or are an alternative take on the winery’s own craft through a unique and explorative menu that highlights wines of “distinction” and “inspiration,” curated by restaurant General Manager James Dailey.
“We are honored to receive this esteemed recognition from Wine Spectator,” said James Dailey, General Manager of The Restaurant at DeLille Cellars. “Building a wine list for a restaurant is a challenging but rewarding task. It requires a balance of quality, diversity, and affordability, as well as a clear vision of the restaurant’s identity. A good wine list should complement the food, enhance the atmosphere, and satisfy the guests’ preferences and expectations. A great wine list should also educate, surprise, and delight the guests and make them want to come back for more.”
The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants whose wine lists feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. The Wine Spectator Award is a testament to The Restaurant’s unwavering commitment to excellence, as it joins an exclusive group of establishments worldwide that have been acknowledged for their outstanding wine programs.
“We are constantly humbled by the Wine Spectator and the scores our wines receive,” said Tom Dugan, CEO of DeLille Cellars. “It’s an incredible honor to also have our Restaurant be recognized for our wine list in our third year of operation. This is a testament to our talented team and James’ relentless pursuit of a world class wine list to accompany our wines and provide our guests with a remarkable hospitality experience.”
The Restaurant at DeLille Cellars is open Wednesday through Sunday, with recently expanded hours that include lunch starting at 11:00 AM, a happy hour menu at 2:30 PM, and dinner service at 5:00 PM. For more information about The Restaurant at DeLille Cellars and its award-winning wine list, please visit www.delillecellars.com/
About The Restaurant at DeLille Cellars
In 2021, DeLille Cellars opened a wine-centric dining experience at its winery in Woodinville. The Restaurant at DeLille Cellars offers glass pours, comparative tastings, and a handcrafted menu by Executive Chef Michael C. Toni. In addition to DeLille wines, guests at The Restaurant can experience wines with an alternative style or from regions that have inspired DeLille’s winemaking, a host of local beers, and select craft cocktails. The Restaurant at DeLille Cellars was named #4 on USA Today’s Top 10 Winery Restaurants in 2022. Please visit www.therestaurantatdelille.com for more information.
About DeLille Cellars
Bordeaux Inspired – Distinctly Washington – Uniquely DeLille
DeLille Cellars, founded in 1992, is the oldest operating winery in Woodinville, WA, with winemaking and hospitality venues onsite at the Old Redhook Brewery in the Hollywood District of Woodinville Wine Country. Known for pioneering Bordeaux-style blends from Washington State, the winery has maintained a tradition of quality and excellence with over 950 individual 90+ ratings from leading publications and critics. DeLille Cellars focuses on the Red Mountain AVA and sources grapes from Washington’s most acclaimed vineyards. The winery is recognized by notable wine critics and influencers as one of the top producers in the state. DeLille recently received its fifth Wine & Spirits Top 100 Winery award (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022) and fourth Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines award (2007, 2018, 2020, 2022). To learn more about DeLille Cellars, visit www.delillecellars.com.
