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Stratus Cabernet Franc 2017 Wine Review

Stratus Cabernet Franc 2017

Stratus Cabernet Franc 2017

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 1

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Price: $38.20

Drink: 2019-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.8%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Stratus

More Vintages: 2016 

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Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

Stratus is renowned for producing some of the finest wines available in Canada, and their 2017 Cabernet Franc is one of those fantastic expressions. The grapes were picked in early November, following the warmest October in a decade, thereby fully ripening the grapes whilst retaining the refreshing varietal characteristics. Barrel fermented and aged for 534 days in 23% new French Oak, the results are outstanding in terms of fruit, texture, and balance. Dark plum, black cherry, graphite, herbs, pepper, and wood spice on the nose and palate. Full bodied, the flavours are rich and concentrated with fine integrated tannins that have found their sweet spot thanks to a few years of bottle ageing. Showing beautifully now. Drink 2021-2027. 93 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca

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