As in years past, elegance coupled with complexity is the essence of the 2014 Stratus White. Grown in a 'true' cool-climate vintage, this Chardonnay led assemblage is firm and taught with minerality, freshness and bright tropical stone fruit. Sauvignon Blanc adds a slightly savoury green tone which is counterbalanced by the unmistakable texture and honey notes from Sémillon. The aromatics and flavours in this signature White, cascade from one level to the next, seamlessly guiding our senses through the vineyard.
Growing Conditions
2014's growing season was a little slow off the mark, with a cold spring that delayed budbreak. Unseasonably cool in the summer, we had slow maturation of both whites and reds. The year was looking very favourable for fresh whites with cool-climate character, then a very warm September / October arrived to finally mature the reds. Picking very late in the fall rewarded us with fully ripe reds with beautiful acidity and red fruit character.
Details
- Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Semillon
- Viognier
- Gewürztraminer
- Vintage
- 2014
- Body
- medium
- Region
- VQA Niagara Lakeshore
- Winemaker
- J-L Groux
- Alcohol
- 12.9%
- Bottle size
- 750 mL
- Serving Temperature
- 16 °C
- Drinking Window
- 2018 - 2022
- Harvest Date
- September 1 - November 20, 2014
- Cooperage
- 546 days in French oak │ no new barrels
