Le Vieux Pin Winery Syrah Cuvée Violette embodies the iconic charm of the old French winemaking tradition. This Canadian wine boasts a rich, deep purple hue, alluding to its name 'Violette'. Its aromatic grape profile is layered with a melange of black fruits, ripe plums, and delicate spices. The wine's elaborate complexity thrives through balanced acidity, firm tannins, and a lingering finish that graces the palate with notes of smooth dark chocolate. This elegant and full-bodied Syrah from British Columbia wine region exemplifies Le Vieux Pin's commitment to delivering French-style luxury in every bottle. A wine of remarkable character and sophistication.

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

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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