2025 Stratus Cabernet Franc Zero Zero

The 2025 vintage marked another benchmark here at Stratus. The season kicked off with a slow start in April and May, where temperatures were below expectation and rain was abundant in the month of May. The tone changed throughout the remainder of the summer, as growing degree days were above average and precipitation levels were uncharacteristically low. This created the conditions for optimal sunlight exposure onto the growing grape clusters as we moved into the fall season. These dry conditions also allowed for extremely healthy canopies and fruit that was void of any pressure from rot and mildew. The harvest season showed average temperatures with heavy rains in the month of October. The rains were confined to a few large days of downpour as opposed to smaller, more frequent scattered rain events, which is favorable for keeping quality level high. Expect textured and ageable reds from the 2025 vintage, featuring high levels of colour and tannins. Expect white wines with booming aromatic profiles that jump right out of the glass.