Stratus White 2022

The blend for this white assemblage consists of 63% Chardonnay, 17% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Sémillon, and a bit of Viognier. It’s aged for 348 days in a combination of barrels and amphora. The blending process, sourced from a dizzying array of white grape varieties grown at the estate, ensures a unique wine every vintage. The 2022 doesn’t disappoint with a vivid nose of concentrated pear, apricot, lemon verbena, lanolin, some tropical accents, nectarine, herbs and just a hint of spice. It has lovely texture on the palate with a mélange of juicy and rich nectarine, melon, guava, pear, lemon zest, apricot, herbaceous notes and all leading to a long, luxurious finish with mouth-watering acidity keeping it all fresh and finessed. Lovely drop. Score – 94. (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Nov. 7, 2024)