Stratus
Stratus produces wines from Ontario's Niagara Peninsula, a region shaped by the moderating influence of Lake Ontario and known for cool-climate viticulture. The winery's Riesling captures the precision and mineral character typical of the region's finest expressions of the variety. Its Riesling Icewine demonstrates the potential of late-harvest Riesling in this terroir, where frost and botrytis converge to concentrate sugars and acidity. The Field Blend Ancestral—a blend of Viognier, Sémillon, Chardonnay, and Riesling—reflects a more experimental approach, layering the textural and aromatic contributions of multiple varieties. Decanter, Wine Spectator, and Wine Enthusiast have all assessed the winery's output, recognizing the technical execution across its portfolio.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast