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: 4pm – 11pm
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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
18
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire 2017, Domaine Landron Chartier
IGT Toscana Rosato Aurora 2018, Poggerino
Valle del Maule Naranjo 2018, Gonzales Bastias
22.5
Coteaux Bourguignons L’Enfant Sauvage 2017, J.Claude Rateau
Niagara Peninsula Parfum de Niagara 2016, Thomas Bachelder
Alsace Pinot Noir 2017, Albert Boxler
| BUBBLES | 2 oz | 4 oz | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cidre Empire, Cidrerie Polisson (Oka; Québec) | 3.5 | 6.5 | 38 |
| Cava Reserva Brut Nature 2015, Suriol (macabeo, xarel-lo, parellada; Espagne) | 5.5 | 9.5 | 56 |
| Vin Mousseux Méthode Traditionnelle Brut Zéro 2016, Domaine Nicolas Gonin (altesse; Savoie) | 6 | 11 | 64 |
| Vin du Québec Bonbonbulles 2018, Les Pervenches (seyval, zweigelt; Farnham) | 6.5 | 11.5 | 67 |
| WHITES | 2 oz | 4 oz | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vin du Québec Rosé du Calvaire 2018, Rivière du Chêne (chardonnay, pinot noir; Oka) | 5 | 9 | 54 |
| IGT Toscana Rosato Aurora 2018, Poggerino (sangiovese) rosé | 5.5 | 10 | 58 |
| Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire 2017, Domaine Landron Chartier (melon de bourgogne) | 5.5 | 10 | 58 |
| Niagara Peninsula Chardonnay Minéralité de Niagara 2017, Thomas Bachelder | 6.5 | 11.5 | 68 |
| Coteaux Bourguignons L'Enfant Sauvage 2017, J.Claude Rateau (aligoté, pinot noir) | 7 | 12.5 | 74 |
| Valle del Maule Naranjo 2018, Gonzales Bastias (muscat rose, torrontés, pais; Chili) orange | 7 | 13 | 77 |
| VdF La Partouze 2018, Domaine du Petit Oratoire (13 cépages) rosé | 7.5 | 13.5 | 79 |
| REDS | 2 oz | 4 oz | Bottle |
|---|---|---|---|
| IGP Côtes Catalanes 2017, Domaine de Majas (carignan, grenache) | 4 | 7 | 42 |
| Jumilia '3015' 2017, Finca Bacara (monastrell; Espagne) | 5 | 9 | 54 |
| Beaujolais Villages Primeur 2018, Karim Vionnet (gamay) | 5.5 | 10 | 58 |
| VdF Castor 2017, Les Arches de Bellivière (cabernet franc) | 6.5 | 11.5 | 68 |
| Niagara Peninsula Pinot Noir Parfum de Niagara 2016, Thomas Bachelder | 6.5 | 11.5 | 68 |
| Côtes de Provence Cuvée Spéciale Tibouren 2017, Clos Cibonne | 7.5 | 13.5 | 80 |
| Alsace Pinot Noir 2017, Albert Boxler | 9 | 16.5 | 98 |
COCKTAILS
| Pisco Sour | 12 | Pisco, Beach Plum Gin, lemon, egg white |
| Pétanque | 11 | Pastis La Grande Hermine, Amermelade, tonic |
| Gose-a-rita | 13 | Tequila Cazadores, lime, Gose beer |
| Québec Mojito | 12 | Pur vodka, Desrochers vermouth, mint, lime |
| Bone Machine | 14 | Bourbon Jim Beam, Oloroso, Amaro Meletti |
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: 4pm – 11pm
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.