Planting is underway, the fruit tree blossoms are out, the birds are singing! We can all feel it, spring is in the air so it’s time to announce our spring release wines!
To top it off the press and critics have been working overdrive discussing our new releases and we are pleased to share few of their many comments below!
Remember that some of these wines sell out very early every year. We expect the same to be true this year so act now if you want to ensure your full allocation!
To Order:
You Can Order direct from the winery by Phone or email:
Tel: 604.697.0988
Or best of all on our website where 2% of all the sales are donated to the Phoenix Academy of Learning Society.
There is a 10% discount on full case purchases of 12 bottles or more. You can mix and match your favorite bottles to make up a full case. Use promo code “spring11” on our online shop for activating your 10% discount. Offer expires May 19th, 2011.
Please review our ordering page for shipping regulations and details.
A Bientôt!
Le Vieux Pin
$28.00
(Strict Limit of 3 Bottles per person)
Made through the old Burgundian method of Saigné (literally, to Bleed) this rosé is produced from free run juice and entirely steel tank aged. It is a fun, delicate wine absolutely perfect for the summer. The 2010 Vaïla starts with a light salmon pink hue and the flavour leans towards rhubarb, pink grape fruit and the amazing bright red fruit BC rosés are becoming known for! On the palate it’s dry, crisp and showcases textbook balance of components.
90 Points John Schreiner
“…begins with an attractive salmon pink hue. It has aromas and flavours of strawberry, rhubarb and pink grapefruit and has a refreshing tang on the dry finish.”
92 Points David Lawrason (Wine Align)
“…tiny quantity was made for the winery, but if you spy a bottle give it a try. It’s 100% organically grown pinot noir from the Kalala Vineyard in north Westbank. Especially if you’re a pinot fan because it has very interesting expression, with very lifted rhubarb/sour cherry fruit. The palate is juicy and elegant at the same time, and very intense. Quite incredible length here.”
$35.00
We source the fruit for this wine from the steep north facing slopes of our Lumeno property by Osoyoos Lake and the south west facing slopes near Dead Mans Lake in Oliver. Stringent canopy management and timely leaf removal has resulted in a spectrum of varietal characteristics from tropical fruit flavours to classic gooseberry and grass. The cool nights of the Okanagan provide great natural acidity and structure while keeping the fruit profile zesty and vibrant. Borrowing a little old world flair from Didier Dagueneau we used partial oak fermentation and aging on the lees for added complexity and texture.
91 points – Icon Wines
“…Combinations of stainless steel and oak aging with an NFL-like playbook of variations was used to create an overtly complex and tasty dry wine that offers rich tropical fruit, herbal, mineral, lees and light oak characters on the nose and palate…”
92 Points John Schreiner
“…This dramatic white has aromas of lime, grapefruit and guava that explode from the glass. It delivers those flavours powerfully, finishing with notes of herbs, spices and even white pepper. This is one of the most expressive Sauvignon Blancs to come from the Okanagan.”
92 Points – David Lawrason
This is a very fine, complex sauvignon from vines grown on a north facing slope in Osoyoos (to create less ripe, higher acid grapes in this hot region).The palate is quite full and ripe but the flavours are cool and green, with some celery and tomato leaf on the finish. Excellent to outstanding length.
$45.00
Combining elements of both the old and new world, our Syrah leans slightly more toward what you would expect from the old world. Nuanced, elegant and refined. Black peppercorn rubbed steak, game, mélange of wild berries, bacon and smoke make up the aromatics and flavor profile of this wine.
92 Points David Lawrason (Wine Align)
“…powerful and honest syrah in the sense of it being true to the northern Rhône … The nose combines classic syrah black cherry, licorice, leather and dried herbs with and earthy back note. It’s quite full bodied, luscious and warm on the palate with a sense of creaminess, then taut, tannic almost salty briny finish. Excellent length. I suspect it has a long life ahead.”
89-91 Points John Schreiner
The wine has the classic notes of pepper in the aroma and flavour, with black cherry and plum. As well, the flavours are richly meaty and earthy in the Rhone style.
89-90 Points Liam Carrier (Icon Scores)
“…has 4% Viognier added during fermentation, in the form of pressed grape skins, to lift the aromatic qualities of the nose. Dark cherry, black pepper oil, oak and a touch of cola represent decent complexity in this inaugural vintage.”
$35.00
(Strict Limit of 6 bottles per person)
The Blend is mostly Viognier with 13% Roussanne that was fermented in a single demi-muid. Part of the viognier was aged in an Acacia barrel that brings with it delicate elderflower and honey notes while the rest was aged in a combination of French oak and stainless steel. The finished wine packs a big punch: rich, hedonistic and round. Tropical and floral notes go hand in hand with subtle vanilla and baked brioche.
90-91 points – Icon Wines
“…impressive, to say the least and shows great promise for future vintages. The key to this wine is the lush tropical fruit character and rich, chewy texture which is very well balanced by crisp, but not tart acidity. The nose is delicate and very complex while the dry palate offers a long finish with lingering tropical fruit flavours…”
“Outstanding” – Wine Press Northwest
“Our 2009 B.C. Winery to Watch continues to impress … That regimen only seems to have elevated and complemented the exotic nose of orange Creamsicle, white peach and pineapple with a splash of lemon bitters. The palate brings volumes of interest with orange, tangerine, toasted marshmallow and peach… some pleasing citrus pith in the finish.
92 Points David Lawrason (Wine Align)
“…a terrific wine with an aroma that took me right back to great Condrieu … to reveal very pretty elderflower, star fruit, spice and some grapefruit skin pithiness.”
$35.00
Single grape, single vineyard merlot. Nature gave us lower yields than previous vintages. With the perfect fall weather we had the luxury of picking when the grapes reached perfect maturity. The resulting wine is denser, and packed with more structure and weight than previous vintages. A textbook example of great merlot from the Golden Mile.
90 Points John Schreiner
“…an appealing Merlot, plump and fleshy with blackberry and black currant flavours.”
To Order:
You Can Order direct from the winery by Phone or email:
Tel: 604.697.0988
Or best of all on our website where 2% of all the sales are donated to the Phoenix Academy of Learning Society.
There is a 10% discount on full case purchases of 12 bottles or more. You can mix and match your favorite bottles to make up a full case. Use promo code “spring11” on our online shop for activating your 10% discount. Offer expires May 19th, 2011.
Please review our ordering page for shipping regulations and details.
Le Vieux Pin Wine Society
The best way to enjoy the wines of Le Vieux Pin is to join the Le Vieux Pin wine Society. Members receive mixed cases of wine anually as well as the following perks!
- 10% discount on purchases of any Le Vieux Pin wines
- Invitations to exclusive society “members only” events
- Access to tours of our vineyards and cellars, including barrel tastings
- 2 Tickets on us to a winemarker dinner every year
To join the Le Vieux Pin Wine Society please contact our concierge
Upcoming Events
Vancouver Island June 4th
Le Vieux Pin is pleased to participate in the
held in Tofino from June 2nd to 5th. If you attend the event please come say hello and taste our wines at the Grazing in the Garden Main Event! This is one of Rasoul’s (GM at Le Vieux Pin) favourite food and wine events of the year! A relaxed wander in the garden with some of BC’s best food and wine.
Okanagan
July 10th
Le Vieux Pin is pleased to participate in this exciting event this summer hosting a tasting and aid station during the big ride. The event isn’t all just fun and games as several terrific charities will be supported by the more than 2500 cyclists participating! The event will support both the Axel Merckx Youth Development Program and Feed the Valley, a grassroots initiative, in partnership with local food banks, aimed at mobilizing communities to work together to reduce hunger in the Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson valley regions.
If you’re not up for the 160km ride it will be a monumental weekend in the valley with events all weekend surrounding the big ride. Le Vieux Pin will be a great spot to watch the riders and to come taste wine all weekend long!
Equinoxe Syrah Fall Release
Keep in mind the inaugural Equinoxe Syrah ($70) will be released in the fall and we expect it to sell out quickly!
91+ points Icon Wines
“The new “Équinoxe” line of wines replaces the “Reserve” level as the top-tier wines for Le Vieux Pin. Only 70 cases have been produced and no release date is yet listed but expect a fall 2011 launch…the wine offers massive complexity and major red fruit characters and suggests a bright future with sultry white pepper and oak notes. Drink 2012-2018″
Orders are limited to 6 bottles per person and can be purchased as a pre-release now.
pls email sales@Levieuxpin.ca
with subject line Equinoxe Syrah to be placed on the waiting list.
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