Le Vieux Pin Winery Equinoxe Syrah is the epitome of British Columbian excellence, boasting rich, brooding notes of dark chocolate, rennet plum, and a zephyr of white pepper. Engaging all senses, this wine exhibits elegance with a velvety mouthfeel and a profound depth of flavour - dark berries, spicy undertones and well-integrated oak. It embodies a perfect symmetry akin to the equinox, showcasing an inspired blend of intensity and finesse. Aged in French oak, the Equinoxe Syrah is a harmonious balance of old world charm and new world audacity. Truly, a testament to Le Vieux Pin's expertise and dedication to quality winemaking.

Tasting Notes

The 2014 Équinoxe Syrah is comprised of fruit grown in various sub-appellations in the South Okanagan Valley: the Black Sage Bench and Osoyoos West Bench, East Bench and Lake District. A traditionally made Syrah in the sense that the sum is considered greater than the parts (lieu-dit trumping single cru à la Chez Jamet, JL Chave, Clape). The resulting effort is a very complex wine with a medium+ garnet colour that perfectly and effortlessly combines elements of both old world and new world styles. This monumental wine is at the same time feminine and masculine – it has grace and power, spice and florals, game and savoury notes. Yin and yang come together to showcase a perfectly balanced Syrah.

About the Winery

Set amidst the mesmerising vistas of British Columbia's picturesque wine country, Le Vieux Pin Winery is an enchanting oasis of viticulture excellence, steeped in time-worn traditions and a sophisticated aura that melds the glory of the old world with the vitality of the new.

Le Vieux Pin Winery basks in Canadian aloofness. It sits nestled on the acclaimed Black Sage Bench, Oliver, a small town regarded as the wine capital of Canada. Emblematic of its French name which translates to 'The Old Pine', the winery's ethos is firmly rooted in respect for time-honoured winemaking methods, yet daringly innovative in its wine varietals.

Amidst rows of meticulously tended vines, a multitude of grapes flourish under ample sunshine and arid conditions, drawing deeply on the mineral-rich soils to imbue each varietal with a unique depth and character. Chief amongst these are the Merlot, Cabernet Franc and the illustrious Syrah; each bearing testament to the winery's commitment to quality over quantity.

The winery's architecture itself is an ode to authenticity, boasting a demure and elegant design philosophy. Visitors are ushered into an intimate tasting room, where the sheer poetic beauty and complexity of Le Vieux Pin’s vintage offerings are unraveled through the palate-pleasing magic of their sommeliers.

With a firm commitment to sustainability, Le Vieux Pin Winery maintains an ecological balance in their vineyards; preserving soil integrity, ensuring biodiversity, and contributing positively to the local community.

In terms of viniculture, France is often credited as the indisputable master, However the craftsmanship, passion, and sophistication distilled in every glass at Le Vieux Pin Winery quietly asserts that Canada, too, holds a firm place in the world of exquisite wines. Here; at this splendid winery, the taste of age-old tradition is beautifully entwined with the vivacious thrill of innovative new world wine-making. It is no wonder then, that Le Vieux Pin Winery truly deserves its laudatory reputation.

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