Le Vieux Pin Syrah Cuvée Classique 2012, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
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Critic Reviews (5)
This is one of a trio of syrah that Le Vieux Pin produces in their quest to explore all personalities of the grape in...
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From plots of major glacial till, gravel, sandy silt and minor clay, in North Oliver and the Black Sage Bench. Five...
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This quite ripe syrah has a decent overall sense of drinkability as well as intrigue, if not the most elegant of...
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The mid-range in Le Vieux Pin's lineup of syrah, the "Classique" is a firm and meaty, slightly tarry wine, with...
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The dream season finally arrived in 2012 and the syrah fruit was a benefactor coming in to the winery pristine. Warm...
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Community Reviews (1)
Ripe blueberry, blackberry, sage, black olive, black pepper, licorice, cured meats, and violet on the nose. Repeats with some baking spice, and tons of savoury sage and cedar. Full bodied, with medium high tannins and acidity. Probably needs a couple more years to integrate and show at its best.
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