2007 Stratus White

The 2007 began with a complex

bouquet of ultra ripe peach, lemongrass,

pineapple, honey and spice. This vintage saw

just under 20 months of oak aging in barrels

of a variety of ages, forests and cooperages.

Now, nearly two decades later, these fresh fruit

flavors have matured to showcase dried

tropical fruit, grilled lemon, sage and

toasted oats. Despite it’s age, a surprisingly

amount of vibrant acidity keeps this wine

crisp with a long, lingering finish.

2007 will be recorded by most as excellent though it is important to remember that not all grape varieties benefit from a hot, long, growing season. Bud-Break was frost-free and flowering occurred under ideal calm. The summer and fall were seasonably warm and dry allowing for clean fruit and above average ripeness levels.