Jim, Olivier and la Soif!

At his booth I “discovered” a most lovely rosé made from the superb 2009 harvest. I knew our Members would love to have it this summer. Oh … he is Olivier Privat who, along with Ray Monahan, recently acquired the vineyards and winery they call Les Vignes du Lys .   

2009 Rosé “La Soif” - 13% Alc./Vol.                                  $14/$84 six-bottle case

Strange name, “La Soif” (the thirst) for a marvellous wine whose primary purpose will be to slake your thirst in the dog days of summer. Made from 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache, this Vin de Pays d’Oc is a most refreshing, satisfying rosé showing gobs of red fruit with light citrus nuances and a nice crisp finish. And this is not stuff made from young vines. The Syrah is between twenty-five and thirty-five years old and the Grenache thirty-five (average yield is only 35 hl./ha.). And, 2009 was a very, very good vintage for both of these varietals in southern France. I loved this wine! It will go brilliantly with Oriental cuisine, ham and salmon or by itself on a hot summer’s day. We want to make sure you get it by the time the hot weather arrives, so we are going to make this a short ordering window. We will be taking your orders to the LCBO on Friday, April 30^th. Order your thirst-quenching six-pack of rosé heaven now!