Stratus Vineyards

IN THIS MONTH’S THREE-PACK: 

A curated selection of oaked sauvignon blanc, bold unfiltered gamay and savoury cabernet franc from Stratus in Niagara-on-the-Lake.   

2019 Stratus Sauvignon Blanc  
VQA Niagara on the Lake 
$29 

Ten months in French oak has rounded the citrus and tropical notes beautifully without diminishing the tantalizing punch of acidity. It’s an easy sipper with surprising depth that calls for oysters, artichoke salad and pesto pizza with goat cheese.  

2019 Stratus Gamay Unfiltered
VQA Niagara on the Lake
$29 

This luscious gamay does not walk quietly; heavy-hitting flavours of cassis, tobacco, earth and spice delight the palate. Well-structured and balanced, it’s heavenly with soft cheeses and charcuterie, smoked trout and roasted sausage with fennel.  

2019 Stratus Cabernet Franc
VQA Niagara on the Lake
$39 

 Notes of clove and menthol develop into jammy black fruit, anise and savoury green herbs in this elegant cab. A mellow red with integrated tannins and a pop of cherry on the finish. Savour with grilled wild asparagus and pork chops with black olives and feta.