2015 Stratus Gamay

On the nose, expect alluring violet floral aromatics that open into a fruit-forward palate of Bing cherry, balsamic strawberry, blackberry compote, and warm baking spice. Balanced by bright acidity and well-integrated tannins, whispery notes of cocoa and sweet tobacco add to its savoury complexity. 

2015 was a solid vintage with an early and unusually dry spring that led to early budbreak. Slightly below average precipitation all summer, except June, which was higher than normal. A warm July and August continued into above-seasonal temperatures and lower-than-seasonal precipitation in the fall. With a warm — but not overly hot — year, the whites have complexity while retaining freshness. The extended ripening into November served late reds, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, well.