The signature 'assemblage' red wine at Stratus composed from the vineyard's Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Gamay and Syrah.
This red, medium-bodied wine is great with roasted rack of lamb or BBQ.
"My first ever run in with this wine was amazing. Sure, it wasn't the first bottle we opened, but I was overwhelmed by the "bbq rib" aroma and taste and tried to run off with a bottle of my own.
By the sober light of day a few weeks later when I picked it up at BevMo for $10, I couldn't wait to crack it open.
It was completely different than what I remembered (or imagined I remembered), but it's..."
"winemaker's notes:
This gift is the quintessential red wine sampler of six wines from the most famous winegrowing regions in the world. For the wine adventurer in search of bold flavors, taste these wines against one another to see how they compare. Each bottle has been chosen to represent the best example of red wine made in its particular region. You'll receive a French Bordeaux, Spanish Rioja..."
"I like the depth of red wine, but sometimes they're just too heavy. This Cab/Malbec blend is nice and light. It's a great everyday wine, and I can usually find it for less than $11. Can't beat good, cheap wine."