Le Vieux Pin, Cuvee Violette Syrah, Okanagan Valley
Le Vieux Pin · British Columbia › Okanagan Valley › Canada
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
89
/100
Reviews
13
professional
Vintages
No vintages
NV
Community Reviews
2020
Reviews
89.4
Avg Score
91
Highest
Taster #7723
· Mar 14, 2026
Since I have no idea what violets smell (or taste) like I can only say that the nose made me think of cassis. Lots of dark fruit and a touch of bitterness and maybe a bit of meatiness. Opened for a dinner of braised beef cheeks and it stood up well to the very rich dinner. Not a smooth wine though, it seemed a bit...abrasive?
2018 vintage
Taster #8495
· Aug 30, 2025
90/100
Delicate and fresh, still good acidity so cango a few more years.
2018 vintage
Taster #2184
· Jun 2, 2025
86/100
Somewhat more astringent than other vintages but perhaps a bit of airing will tame that. Otherwise, a typical LVP cuvée violet but with notable smoke on the nose.
2018 vintage
Taster #4307
· Mar 1, 2025
90/100
Le vieux pin cuvée violette 2018 makes me think: 1. Shame we don’t have Le vieux pin in NO anymore 2. Canadian Syrah rocks 3. About flight prices to British Columbia Lovely and Syrah typical nose of blackberry, raspberry, band aid, black pepper and a slight violet note. Juicy and fresh berries at the first touch - some berry sauce, pepper, a sanguine quality, fresh acidity and super sleek tannins. Medium to bold, but on the fresh side. Nuanced and …
2018 vintage
Taster #2184
· Feb 5, 2025
85/100
Makes one question why they would pay $50 $60 for a Syrah when this is so consistently good. This particular vintage may not live up to the hotter years and it appears that is reflected in a lack of tannins so very good is all I can do. I had to cast my mind back to remember where the fires were that caused the prevailing smokiness but, coupled with a bit of black cherry and some coffee, the complexity factor …
2018 vintage
Taster #8150
· May 29, 2023
90/100
Better this time.
2018 vintage
Taster #9629
· Nov 12, 2022
Should age longer
2018 vintage
Taster #2076
· Sep 13, 2022
Lovely wine ready to drink
2018 vintage
Taster #7615
· Jun 20, 2022
90/100
The house red
2018 vintage
Taster #6328
· Mar 19, 2022
89/100
Muted with spicy oak tannins. Savory and smoky with black fruits. After a couple of hours some floral aromas emerged but pretty muted overall. Not the usual prettiness I expect Maybe in a dumb phase
2018 vintage
Taster #2076
· Nov 18, 2021
Lovely, drink or hold
2018 vintage
Taster #8789
· Oct 25, 2021
Sooooooo Goooood
2018 vintage
Taster #4461
· May 17, 2021
Decanted. Dark purple. Nose has dark red to black fruit, black pepper and some raw meat. On the palate it has a steely acidity, reminiscent of Beaujolais but the complex fruit is so lush. Very nice Syrah in a ripe slightly alcoholic style.
2018 vintage
Taster #3247
· Mar 17, 2021
89/100
PNP a clean garnet colour in the glass. Enjoyed without any food pairing. Nose: Stewed blackberries, subtle forest mushroom, black pepper really dominate the nose balanced with aromas of violet. Palate: This one was a tad hot and tight immediately upon opening but really settled down rather quickly which was thoroughly appreciated. Medium plus acidity persisted and tannins of a mild nature. Despite the darker garnet colouring I really found red fruit to dominate the palate with ripe racy raspberries …
2018 vintage
Taster #4809
· Feb 7, 2021
90/100
Dirt, violet, black plums, smoked meat. Subtle cedar. Savoury rather than fruity. Elegant in style and varietally correct, but nothing new or surprising or compelling. Very good length
2018 vintage
Taster #3041
· Dec 22, 2020
91/100
PnP. Plummy violets (seriously). Nice use of viognier. Excellent.
2018 vintage
Taster #2283
· Oct 29, 2020
91/100
Colour is medium to deep ruby with aromas of sweet red & black fruit & smoked meat. On the palate, medium bodied tart red cherry/plum and blueberry with very savoury spice/green peppercorn & cedar. Very lively high acidity & medium to high soft tannins. The finish is long and this wine is well balanced between young fresh fruit/13.5% ABV/acidity/tannin. Lovely!
2018 vintage
Taster #5416
· Oct 14, 2020
91/100
Medium red. Lots of pepper, along with red cherry, berry and Syrah funk. Dry peppery red cherry flavours and a dry tannic finish. I have ha d a few bottles of this at home and found the 2018 to be a bit disappointing, I didn’t make a note on any of the bottles. This was much different and really brought the pepper.
2018 vintage
Taster #0165
· Oct 11, 2020
90/100
Tasting the new range of Vieux Pin Syrah. Le Vieux Pin Syrah Violette with a blend of 99% Syrah and 1% Viognier was a more approachable and one could say a feminine style of Syrah. Aromas of crushed violets, blackcurrant crumble, blackberry pastry, and fresh herbs. The palate was fresh and lush with waves of dark berry fruit, silky tannins, light structure, bright mid-palate with an enjoyable finish. Drink this now over the next couple of years. This is better …
2018 vintage
Taster #6446
· Oct 9, 2020
Really spicy and rich, well balanced and smooth. Easy drinking, very delicious! Lots of pepper, cocoa, and cherries.
2018 vintage