The Art of Assemblage, with Only Next Level 🔥 92 to 95 Point Wines
This winery is responsible for several firsts in Canada - and they were also the first fully LEED certified winery in the world.
But renowed winemakers JL Groux and Dean Stoyka will tell you: this all serves to help their first objective, which is to make super premium wine...and boy do they ever deliver!
We visited Stratus Vineyards twice now, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Most recently, we toured the gravity-only winery with Dean and members - and it was a real highlight visit.
They pay unparalleled attention to the art of blending, with over 16 different varietals grown on their 55 acre estate. They also pay very close attention to the vessels used for different purposes: fine custom-made barrels and barriques, precision-made amphorae and tanks.
Keep scrolling to see Carl's scores & notes and a chance to order these rare and highly rated wines right to your doorstep!
Cheers,
Carl & Mira
PS Don't miss the exceptional bonus picks plus the great value Alto Red - exclusively found here and at fine restaurants.
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6 Bottle Stratus Discovery Pack 🔥 92 to 95 pts
Regular price $228.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
4 Bottle Stratus Collector Picks 🔥 92+ to 95 pts
Regular price $268.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
2012 Stratus Red - Exclusive Back Vintage 🔥 95pts
Regular price $95.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
2021 Stratus “Red” 🔥 94pts
Regular price $55.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
2023 Stratus “Alto” Red 🔥 92+pts 🔥 Exclusive Release
Regular price $29.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
SIX BOTTLES 2023 Stratus “Alto” Red 🔥 92+pts 🔥 Exclusive Release
Regular price $174.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
TWELVE BOTTLES 2023 Stratus “Alto” Red 🔥 92+pts 🔥 Exclusive Release
Regular price $348.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
2021 Stratus Cabernet Franc | 92pts
Regular price $45.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
2016 Stratus “Blanc de Blancs” Methode Traditionnelle 🔥 92+pts
Regular price $75.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
2023 Stratus “Field Blend” Ancestral Method Sparkling 🔥 93pts
Regular price $35.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
2022 Stratus “White” 🔥 93pts
Regular price $49.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
2023 Stratus Sauvignon Blanc 🔥 93+pts
Regular price $32.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
2021 Stratus “Unfiltered with Lees” Chardonnay 🔥 93+pts
Regular price $49.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
2023 Stratus Gamay Rose 🔥 92+pts
Regular price $32.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
There's No Bottle Like This in the World | 2019 Stratus Cabernet Franc Decant Bottle | 91pts
Regular price $125.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
2018 Stratus Wildass Red [Member Request]
Regular price $21.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
2020 Stratus Merlot [Member Request]
Regular price $45.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
2020 Stratus "White Label" Merlot [Member Request]
Regular price $95.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
2023 Stratus Gamay [Member Request]
Regular price $35.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
200ml 2023 Stratus Riesling Icewine [Member Request]
Regular price $45.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
ENOVINO Wine Aerator
Regular price $39.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per
The Story & People
When it opened, Stratus took not just Canada's wine scene by storm, but the world's. A four story, purpose built, gravity fed winery, it is also fiercely dedicated to sustainability.
Many seen and unseen features of the winery work together to this goal, for instance, geothermal heating, and even an innovative new project to clean and re-use wine bottles.
But most of all, Stratus is known for creating some of the highest rated wines Niagara has ever produced.
We are thrilled to be able to access ten of their exceptional wines this week, including exclusive and library releases only available here.
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Carl
About the Winemakers
J-L (Jean-Laurent) Groux, Stratus founding winemaker and Canadian wine industry pioneer, trained in the vineyards of Burgundy and Bordeaux and has long been celebrated for his passion for the art of assemblage.
Winemaker Dean Stoyka continues to further Stratus’ precision viticulture and sustainable practice. J-L’s spirit of innovation has inspired Dean to push the boundaries with his ardent curiosity and passion for experimentation.
Together they embody the Stratus philosophy of the Future of Traditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this work?
Carl's Wine Club is Canada's first pan-Canadian, direct-to-consumer wine club.
Being a member of the wine club is FREE and you have access to our informative emails and our live virtual events with Carl to learn more about Canadian wineries.
We feature a different Canadian winery every 1-2 weeks with a specially curated mix of wines. You choose if and how much wine to purchase, with winery direct pricing and shipping deals.
Is the order page secure?
Yes, absolutely! We use a secure website and order page, with all credit card information processed by a PCI-compliant payment processor and bank-grade SSL encryption of your data.
What size bottles will I receive?
All bottles are 750ml (standard wine bottles) unless otherwise noted. There may be a different size bottle for instance for Magnums at 1.5L or smaller bottles for Ice Wines.
How does shipping work?
Shipping of wines is done from the featured winery directly, unless you're ordering a 'Mystery Pack' or other limited edition pack. Shipping is available to Canadian locations only. Shipping is usually completed by Courier, however Canada Post is used for rural or remote locations. You will receive a tracking number from the winery or courier system. Someone over the legal drinking age must be present at the time of delivery and provide ID to the delivery driver (this is a legal requirement). Please do your best to ensure that an adult is available to receive the order on the anticipated delivery date.
What if there is a problem with my order?
Both Carl's Wine Club and the featured winery will be more than happy to assist you and ensure that we find a suitable solution! Please us at carl@carlswineclub.com or 587-899-8249. Thank you!
What is VIP and VIP Unlimited?
By completing your first order of a featured winery's tasting pack, you will be invited to be a VIP member. You will receive access to our VIP Facebook Group and be the first to know about exclusive collector opportunities.
You can also upgrade to our VIP Unlimited membership and get free shipping on all orders (of 6+ wines from a single winery) and many more perks! Click here to learn more about VIP Membership Upgrades.