Le Vieux Pin Winery Syrah Cuvée Violette is a rich and complex wine that showcases the outstanding quality of Syrah grapes grown in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. The ability of this wine to perfectly blend both new and old-world styles makes it one of the most sought-after Syrah wines in the market. It offers a beautiful deep purple color with an array of aromas like black cherries, cloves, dark chocolate, and cracked black pepper. Rich and bold on the palate with a luscious velvety texture, this wine is balanced by smooth tannins and a long, lingering finish. A standout feature of the Le Vieux Pin Winery Syrah Cuvée Violette is its ability to age spectacularly, making it a must-try wine for any Syrah lover.

Tasting Notes

Cuvée Violette, as the name suggests, displays the perfumed and floral side of this noble grape variety. The palate is silky smooth thanks to a gentle co-ferment with just under 1% Viognier. The focus is on the feminine and graceful qualities of Syrah coming to the foreground. In the cellar we kid around and call this wine a syrah for Pinot Noir lovers. Crunchy bramble fruit and purple flowers mingle with pepper and spice. Red bramble fruits burst on the nose and on the palate. This cuvee is ready to be enjoyed and savoured upon release. It can be aged for the mid-term (5-7 years). It will most likely continue to improve past that age too.

About the Winery

Situated in Oliver in British Columbia, the Le Vieux Pin Winery is a Canadian grower of grapevines and producer of wines. It lies on the Black Sage Bench road along the southern region of the Okanagan Valley. This region is known for its numerous wineries. Even among all the present wine producers there, the Le Vieux Pin is a notable name.

Le Vieux Pin and its sister winery, the LaStella, are operated and run by the Enotecca Wineries and Resorts. It is a holding company under the ownership of the entrepreneurs Saeedeh Salem and Sean Salem. The winery, named after a pine tree lying on the vineyard’s northwest corner, opened its doors in 2006 under its two owners.

Le Vieux Pin managed to garner and amass significant fame and interest from people all across the globe in 2005 after the release of its first vintage wine. The winery captures and incorporates the essence of conventional winemaking in the French style. It also implements a bold and distinct New World quality and character indigenous to the region in its wines. Le Vieux Pin believes in the essence of engaging in organic and sustainable farming practices for the sake of the land and its workers. They ensure chemical-free cultivation to safeguard the health of its customers and tasters.

Considered a leading and up-and-coming Syrah producer by the national wine industry, Le Vieux Pin utilises non-interfering winemaking and viticulture of low input. It does so to create exclusive vintages that transcend the limits of place and time. It aims to produce wines that can get savoured internationally and nationally. Fortunately for all involved individuals, the Okanagan Valley is one of the best regions to grow grapevines. It features a unique climate with various soils and latitude that promote the growth of the plants.

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