Community Tasting Notes 5

• ajbergren wrote: 90 points

  June 17, 2021 - Very dark ruby with high optical density and medium specular reflectivity. Aromas are strong in intensity, with dusty tart red fruits, plum, gravel, and crushed dried leaves. Some more delicate florals and spicy notes lie underneath, along with fresh garden soil, onion skins, and woodsy spice. Decent complexity on the nose.
  
  On the palate, a rich full body and rounded but present tannins provide a structure that is plush and soft, but assertive and powerful. Medium acidity and some juiciness lend vibrancy. Flavours of plum, mixed berries, and black pepper on the attack is quickly filled in with herbal spices and more baked fruit notes. The midpalate shows an earthiness that is nice, with still plenty of blueberry and plum fruit supporting. The final transition shows a flourish of fruit that gives way to savoury herbal spices, with some tobacco and leather tones above a more verdant fruity flavour. Finishes with very nice length, showing soft leather and light baked fruits lingering. Overall, intensity is strong and complexity is medium plus or a bit better.
  
  This is really nice wine. There is a certain old world flair here for sure that really does speak to Bordeaux, although the added Syrah is clearly notable. Thus, they've executed the concept perfectly here, and provide a fun and yet powerfully elegant wine that is a killer blend. Well balanced, delicious, and versatile!

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• David J Cooper wrote: 91 points

  October 14, 2020 - Medium red, bright. Very Bordeaux like nose, cassis, cedar box, tobacco and a hint of pepper. Dry dusty red fruit flavours and a very nice textured finish.

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• roadhawk Likes this wine: 88 points

  June 23, 2019 - Well-balanced wine. Personal preference, syrah in the blend tends to take away my enjoyment of the wine. Which also makes the wine expensive for my taste.

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• ajbergren wrote: 91 points

  September 30, 2018 - Rich ruby red with medium plus to high optical density and brilliant reflectivity. Good intensity and interest on the nose, with candied red fruits, confectionary, and a flourish of floral and forest notes in the background. Fresh on the palate, with full body and bright acidity. The texture is open-grained, and yet tight-grained at the same time- not quite rustic, but not pure polished gloss either- somewhere in between. The tannins are very present, and perhaps need time to be tamed a bit, but at the same time, this complements the very dry nature of this wine, to yield a big, bold, hearty red. Flavours of red fruits (raspberry, bright cherry, and even some strawberry) on the attack, but with some hints of darker fruits hiding below the surface. Very fruit-forward and even mixed with some candied character, although not stewed or dried here- just big and juicy red fruits. The midpalate stays firm in candied fruit, but adds some spicy florals and herbal brush to the mix, providing a good bit of interest. The final transition shows more of the candied red fruits and forest floor as things turn toward a finish of cracked black pepper and a just a touch of smoked meat. Decent length and intensity on the finish. All of the flavours here are interesting and bold, with a layered type of experience (rather than a homogeneous mixture), and some nice tension in the balance of bold fresh fruits, vivid acidity, and firm structure. This provides plenty of interest across the palate, and provides a really modern take on some old world varieties.
  
  Not really an old world Rhone-type wine or a Bordeuax, and not even a super-tuscan, this mixture of 43% Cabernet Franc, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, and 15% Syrah, is decidedly modern and yet with no new oak, is a refreshing take on this style. And each of the varieties used can be sensed here, making this one an absolute delight and a triumph of wine making for me. So unique and delicious and rich, with interest and boldness, but all in balance and not over the top. Really great wine! Can be cellared for sure!

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• HueBreCellars Does not like this wine: 75 points

  January 20, 2018 - Great gift wine that will impress people until they open it - unless they are BC wine fanboys.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2014
• Type Red
• Producer Le Vieux Pin
• Varietal Red Blend
• Designation Retouche
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Canada
• Region British Columbia
• SubRegion Okanagan Valley
• Appellation n/a
• UPC Codes 808755010653, 808755015160

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• In Cellars 41 (46%)
• Consumed 48 (54%)

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