Stratus is really not known for its Gamay, nor are they known for value pricing, but this is one time you might not mind paying the big bucks. Cropped at 1.3 tons to the acre (and if you are wondering, that’s pretty low) this wine spent time in 2nd fill French oak barrels … the resulting wine has cherry, raspberry and just some of the prettiest red fruit aromas you’ll smell this side of the berry patch. The palate is loaded with fresh lively red berries and a touch of spice that really livens up the wine. A wonderful example of a grape we should be doing even more with in Ontario. Price: $29.00 – Rating: ****+