Treve Ring: 2022 violette

For many years Cuvée Violette lives up to its floral moniker, with an abundance of perfumed violets and irises. Though the 1% viognier of previous vintages has now been dropped, this continues with its alluring charms. In 2022, the Syrah came off the south Okanagan’s Crowley Vineyard, Deadman Lake Vineyard, and Le Grand Pin. After a ferment in concrete and stainless, this rested 15 months in older French oak barrels and foudre (77%) and 23% in concrete. Fragrant violets, wild blueberries, and blackberries flow throughout this medium-bodied red, with long, fine tannins housing the lifted fruit, and a dusting of red and black pepper seasoning the finish. There’s a lovely poise and delicacy here, atypical of South Okanagan reds, but not of winemaker Severine Pinte.