Clear, pretty ruby color with Violet, blueberry and mocha aromas. A bit too much overly-charred oak on the nose and palate. Soft and silky texture, moderate tannins and crisp acidity. More body than expected from a cool climate wine - this really shows the growing importance of Niagra
Clear, pretty ruby color with Violet, blueberry and mocha aromas. A bit too much overly-charred oak on the nose and palate. Soft and silky texture, moderate tannins and crisp acidity. More body than expected from a cool climate wine - this really shows the growing importance of Niagra
Sep 5th, 2015
Rich and tasty, pleasing on a lot of levels, but not super distinctive for the varietal or the region.
Rich and tasty, pleasing on a lot of levels, but not super distinctive for the varietal or the region.
May 26th, 2015
Here we go, tonight I am trying a Canadian Cab Franc. I have heard there are good offerings in the Niagara area of Canada and I saw this yesterday in my store of choice. I thought it would be a good choice since I do like my Cabernet Franc but usually from the Loire. On the nose I am receiving raspberry, black currant, cassis, graphite and a bit of milk chocolate. On the palate I can detect notes of red fruit, red raspberry, and plum. There are herbal notes, black pepper, oak with medium + smooth tannins, and medium acidity. A very nice Cab Franc and easy to drink.
Here we go, tonight I am trying a Canadian Cab Franc. I have heard there are good offerings in the Niagara area of Canada and I saw this yesterday in my store of choice. I thought it would be a good choice since I do like my Cabernet Franc but usually from the Loire. On the nose I am receiving raspberry, black currant, cassis, graphite and a bit of milk chocolate. On the palate I can detect notes of red fruit, red raspberry, and plum. There are herbal notes, black pepper, oak with medium + smooth tannins, and medium acidity. A very nice Cab Franc and easy to drink.
Apr 29th, 2015
Bruised black fruit, cherries, dark chocolate-covered fruit.
Bruised black fruit, cherries, dark chocolate-covered fruit.
Oct 26th, 2018
A little tight nose with a hint of earth, Depp dark texture earth Carries through to the palate, a brooding wine.
A little tight nose with a hint of earth, Depp dark texture earth Carries through to the palate, a brooding wine.
Sep 14th, 2015
The star of the show. The undisputed champ of Niagara. Concentration and complexity. Stratus only knows how to make delicious world-class wines. Not just good for Canada, everyone should taste these wines.
The star of the show. The undisputed champ of Niagara. Concentration and complexity. Stratus only knows how to make delicious world-class wines. Not just good for Canada, everyone should taste these wines.
Mar 5th, 2015
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
