2015 Stratus Tempranillo

Bright, youthful and ruby in colour with classic notes of dried Morello cherry, bay leaf, black olive, and a subtle, appealing tangy lactic blue cheese note. Melted dark chocolate, prune, and a hint of espresso grind adds intrigue. Medium body, soft, and satiating. Fine, dusty tannins dissolve through the finish which is dominated by mushroom, carob powder and savoury cherry.

2015 was a solid vintage with an early and unusually dry spring that led to early budbreak. Slightly below average precipitation all summer, except in June, which was higher than normal. A warm July and August continued into above-seasonal precipitation in the fall.