John Szabo, MS

About a quarter each of cabernet franc and merlot, with splashes of cabernet sauvignon, malbec, tannat and petit...

Michael Godel

The kitchen sink blend gets a whole lotta love for it’s unctuousness and succulence. Everyone has come to the party....

Rhys Pender, MW

An interesting, complex nose with mint, sage, plum pudding and blackberry notes. The palate has lots of intensity and...

Michelle Bouffard

Generous on the nose with notes of blackcurrant and black cherry fruit. Tannins firm, but elegant with a...

National Wine Awards of Canada

Average final score from judges at the 2019 National Wine Awards of Canada. Tasted blind in the County, June 2019.

Jason Solanki

Always a blend, the 2016 Stratus Red consists of 25% Cabernet Franc, 23% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Syrah, 10% Malbec, 7% Tannat, and 5% Petit Verdot. It has a rich, medium-high intensity nose of dark berry/cherry, blackberry, and oak spice aromas. It's full-bodied and ripe on the palate with nice replays, plus some vanilla accents. Firm tannins are a touch chalky and will reward ageing, while mouthwatering acids keep things juicy. The long finish has vanilla, spice, and dark berry notes. Best enjoyed after 2-3 years in the cellar. Tasted Nov/2019.

Stratus Red 2016