Rhys Pender, MW

Nicely combines Syrah’s meaty and savoury side with some ripe black fruit and a bit of toasty oak. The raspberry,...

John Szabo, MS

A terrific syrah here from Le Vieux Pin, fresh and delicate, fruity and, yes, violet-scented, with more than a...

Michael Godel

Co-fermented with a couple of percentage points Roussane, this variation on the northern Rhône theme gets a...

Anthony Gismondi

Violette is very high quality, entry level syrah, that in 2013, co-fermented with one percent of roussanne. The nose...

Treve Ring

A co-ferment with a splash of roussanne may soften this perfumed violet, peppery and red fruited syrah from Black...

David Lawrason

This is quite a big, somewhat coarse and rambunctious syrah that actually reminded of a mineral-driven, cooler...

Trevor Sabourin

Fragrant, sweet aromas of raspberry jam, blackberry, violet, sage, vanilla, white pepper, baking spices, and some forest floor. Wonderfully restrained and elegant on the palate, with the fruit repeating as fresh and not jammy. Medium body, medium, silky tannins, and medium high acidity. Long finish

Gabriel D

Just returned from a visit and tasting at the Le Vieux Pin and couldn't agree more with J. Szabo. The Violette is a light syrah with a lovely nose and light tannins. So enjoyable that I had some shipped back to ON. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the Okanagon. Also try Church & State, Stoneboat and Fairview, Wild Goose, too.

Le Vieux Pin Syrah Cuvée Violette 2013