Véronique Rivest is
2nd, WORLD’S BEST SOMMELIER
Tokyo 2013
Authentic wines made by passionate people
Soif Bar à vin
88 rue Montcalm
Gatineau, QC J8X 2L7
(819) 600-7643
info@soifbaravin.ca
Hours
Mon – Tues: 4:00pm – 10pm
Wed – Thur: 11:30am – 10pm
Fri: 11:30am – 11pm
Sat: 4pm – 11pm
Sun: closed
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Our Wines
Real wine is what we love — wines that are a reflection of a place and a time, from grapes grown with love and respect for the land.
FLIGHTS
22.5
VAlsace Rabari Riesling sur Schistes 2017, Durrmann
Alsace Riesling À 4 mains 2016, Pierre Frick
Majer Zemianske Sady Eggstasy of Wine Alpinist 2017, Slobodne
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Fronton La Folle Noire d’Ambat 2016, Domaine Le Roc
DO Valle de le Orotava El Lance 2016, Suertes del Marqués
Aglianico del Vulture Messer Oto 2015, Madonna delle Grazie
| BUBBLES | 2 oz | 4 oz | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vouvray Brut 2015, Domaine Vincent Carême (chenin blanc) | 5.5 | 9.5 | 56 |
| Bugey Cerdon Méthode Ancestrale 2017, Renardat Fache (gamay, poulsard) | 6 | 11 | 64 |
| Vin de Savoie Brut Les Perles du Mont Blanc, Domaine Belluard (gringet; Ayse) | 8 | 14.5 | 85 |
| WHITES | 2 oz | 4 oz | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envolée Vin de Miel, Ferme Apicole Desrochers | 3.5 | 5.5 | 32 |
| Mâcon Villages 2017, Julien Guillot (chardonnay) 5L | 5.5 | 10 | -- |
| Clairette Blanche Thirst 2017, Radford Dale (Stellenbosch, Afrique du Sud) | 5.5 | 10 | 60 |
| Alsace Rabari Riesling sur Schistes 2017, Anna, André et Yann Durrmann | 7 | 12.5 | 73 |
| Majer Zemianske Sady Eggstasy of Wine Alpinist 2017, Slobodne (riesling; Slovaquie) orange | 7.5 | 13 | 78 |
| Tokaji Harslevelu Lonyai 2015, Tokaj Kikelet Pince Kft. (Hongrie) | 8 | 14.5 | 85 |
| Yarra Valley EB33 Wessie Whites Final Fling 2017, Mac Forbes (sémillon […]; Australie) | 8.5 | 15 | 90 |
| REDS | 2 oz | 4 oz | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venezia Giulia Rosso 2017, Villa Job (refosco) | 5 | 9 | 52 |
| Fronton La Folle Noire d'Ambat 2016, Domaine Le Roc (négrette) | 5 | 9 | 52 |
| Côtes du Rhône 2017, Le Caillou (grenache, syrah, mourvèdre, carignan) | 6 | 11 | 65 |
| VdF Uno Scugnizzo à NY 2014, Zélige-Caravent (carignan, cinsault; Languedoc) | 6.5 | 12 | 70 |
| Alvarelhao Alta Mesa Suspiro Del Moro 2016, Forlorn Hope | 7.5 | 13.5 | 79 |
| DO Valle de le Orotava El Lance 2016, Suertes del Marqués (vijariego negro, tintilla, [...] ; Espagne) | 7.5 | 14 | 82 |
| Swartlard Black Rock 2015, Radford Dale (syrah, carignan, cinsault) | 8 | 14.5 | 87 |
COCKTAILS
| Manhattan Blanc | 13 | Kilinger rye, Vergano vermouth |
| Le Flip | 13 | Chic Choc rum, Amernoir, egg, nutmeg |
| Margarita Rose | 11 | Tequila, lime, hibiscus, cranberry salt |
| Quina & Quinine | 12 | Maurin Quina, Gin Thuya gin, lemon, tonic |
| Penicillin | 14 | Ballantine's whiskey, ginger, lemon, Lagavulin |
FOOD
Wine is better with food! Kris’ menu is meant for sharing: small plates and boards inspired by what’s available locally and seasonally. The food is unpretentious and wine-friendly by design.
Workshops
Our guided workshops are led by Véronique or one of our trained sommeliers. No matter your knowledge or experience, you’re sure to learn something new! Whether it’s discovering a region or uncorking back vintages, pairing wines with food or practicing the fundamentals of tasting, it’s all about learning, exploring and sharing.
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Group Bookings
We welcome groups of any size up to our maximum capacity of 75 people. We do fabulous “5 à 7”-style events (cocktail parties that fit into the sliver of time between work and home, great for decompressing or gearing up for a night out) but we also offer wine discoveries, guided tastings, business dinners, private workshops, team building…download the Detailed List, then click Contact Us to send an email and let us know what you’re looking for!
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About
SOIF Bar à Vin is a true wine bar, where wine is our focus. Our concise but ever-changing list offers authentic wines, wines that speak of a place, with a focus on organic and biodynamic growing practices. Natural and real wines made by passionate people!
But wine wouldn’t be the same without food! And they both make each other better. SOIF has a full kitchen and offers an award-winning menu of small and sharing plates, allowing guests to grab a bite or have a full meal. The food is purposely simple: great ingredients and simple preparations, to let flavors shine through and be very wine-friendly.
Véronique Rivest, the sommelier-owner, is one of the most respected sommeliers in Canada and abroad. She was the first woman to reach the podium at the World’s Best Sommelier Competition, placing 2nd in Tokyo in March 2013.
SOIF is all about pleasure: the pleasure of discovering new wines, of tasting, exploring, learning and sharing. All in a very laid back, friendly and fun atmosphere.
Soif Bar à vin
88 rue Montcalm
Gatineau, QC J8X 2L7
(819) 600-7643
info@soifbaravin.ca
Hours
Mon – Tues: 4:00pm – 10pm
Wed – Thur: 11:30am – 10pm
Fri: 11:30am – 11pm
Sat: 4pm – 11pm
Sun: closed
Where to Park
Meter parking is available on Rue Montcalm until 3pm. Paid parking lot in front of the Théâtre de l’Île available until 5pm.
Free street parking: Sainte-Bernadette, Charles-Bagot and Wright have 1hr parking and Taylor and de Carillon have 2hr parking.
Parking is free evenings after 6pm and on weekends on Rue Montcalm or in the municipal lot across the street.