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105 Walnut Ave
Downtown Santa Cruz
California, 95060
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Phone: 831.423.2020
Email: info@soifwine.com
Restaurant & Wine Bar Hours 
| Monday | 5-9 |
| Tuesday | 5-9 |
| Wednesday | 5-9 |
| Thursday | 5-9 |
| Friday | 5-10 |
| Saturday | 5-10 |
| Sunday | 5-9 |
Wine Shop Hours 
| Monday | 5-9 |
| Tuesday | 12-9 |
| Wednesday | 12-9 |
| Thursday | 12-9 |
| Friday | 12-10 |
| Saturday | 12-10 |
| Sunday | 5-9 |
SOIF Blogs & Recent Happenings
NEW FEATURED FLIGHTS THIS WEEK
4/26/2012
White Wine Flight - Jurassic Madness
"Jurassic Madness?" What does it mean?
The simple answer -- a wine flight of awesome wines from the Jura, a very cool region along the eastern border of France. This region, named for the limestone soils dating back to the Jurassic Era, produces white wines mostly from Chardonnay, though Savagnin, a relative of the spicy varietal Gewurztraminer, plays an important role as well. Although the styles can differ greatly from producer to producer, varying from quite fresh and bright to incredibly oxidative and sherry-like, we have selected wines that exemplify the classic wines from this region.
NV Berthet- Bondet Cremant de Jura - This delicious bubbly is a blend of Chardonnay and Savagnin from Domaine Berthet-Bondet. It’s lovely aromatics and delicate balance of richness and vibrancy have made this wine a house favorite. Click HERE to check out their site for some great info about wines from the Jura.
2009 Jacques Puffeney Chardonnay- Jaques Puffeney is widely recognized as one of the most important producers of this region and is known throughout France as “The Pope of Arbois” (Arbois being a sub-region of the Jura). In accordance with the classic Jura style, his Chardonnay is aged in barrel for extended periods without topping up (refilling the barrels after evaporation) to encourage the development of the oxidative characteristics that define the classic wines of this region. This slight oxidation of the wine allows brings out distinct aromas of dried apple and hazelnuts.
2004 Michel Gahier Vin Jaune – What on earth is Vin Jaune? Vin Jaune is French for “yellow wine” and is a delectable beverage (produced only in the Jura) made from late-harvest Savagnin grapes. The wine is put into barrels and aged for at least six years without ever being topped off with fresh wine to fill the space left from evaporation. During that time, a yeast film, “voile,” develops over the wine (very similar to the “flor” found in Sherry) allowing for small amounts of oxygen to change the flavor into something uniquely wonderful. The wine is bottled in a "clavelin" which is a squat bottle that holds 620ml instead of the usual 750ml. Why the silly-shaped bottle? It represents the amount of wine that evaporates while the wine is stored in cask for six years.
Geeky enough?
Red Wine Flight - Reds from the Mediterranean Islands
This is a fun flight of reds from Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. We have had an obsession with Sicilian wines for quite a while, but it has been a pleasant surprise to find that this is just one of many Mediterranean islands producing great wine.
2010 Domaine de Gioielli Vin de Pays de l’Île de Beauté Rouge – We are constantly searching for wines that are first and foremost well-made and delicious, and we get excited when wines are not only tasty, but tell a great story or possess something unusual. This wine definitely fits the bill –it is both well-made, incredibly tasty, and it is wacky. This wine from Cap Corse, a finger-like peninsula off the northeast corner of Corsica, is a blend of Niellucciu, Aleatico, and Merlot. Not your every-day varietals, but tasty none the less. Niellucciu is a synonym for Sangiovese, Aleatico is a red grape found throughout southern Italy that has been linked to the Muscat family, and Merlot is well…Merlot. Together, they make a wine that is silky, vibrant, and bursting with red fruit.
Click here to read more about Domaine de Gioielli.
2009 Cherchi Cannonau di Sardegna – Cannonau is the Sardinian name for Grenache, one of the most widely planted red grape varieties in the world. The Sardinian sunshine can lead to wines that are quite large scale, but this particular expression maintains an excellent balance of ripe fruit, lively acidity, and soft tannins. Giovanni Cherchi has been somewhat of an innovator for Sardinian wine for over 30 years, constantly experimenting with different vilification techniques. So much so, that his wines are becoming a point of reference for many of the up-coming producers.
2007 Caruso and Minini “Sachia” Perricone – The last wine in the flight comes from Marsala, Sicily. This producer is one of a handful to bottle Perricone on its own as it can be a difficult grape to handle, full of harsh tannin and bitterness. This wine however, is quite the opposite. The grapes are hand-selected and carefully vinified to coax out the charming red fruit and licorice qualities that make this wine so tasty.
Click here to read more about Caruso and Minini.
Vendors for Soif
11/29/2011
At Soif, Santos runs a “scratch” kitchen. We endeavor to source the cleanest, healthiest, most savory and tasty raw ingredients. We look to the verdant richness of Santa Cruz and Northern California, and the interplay of the weather and seasons to inspire the menu, and acknowledge our great good fortune in running a restaurant in such a unique spot.
Vendors
Vegetables
Blue Heron - www.localharvest.org/Blue-Heron-Farms-M562
Everett Family Farm – www.localharvest.org/Everett-Family-Farm-M7258
Freddy for apples
Groundswell Farm – www.GroundswellFarmSantaCruz.com/
Happy Boy Farm – www.HappyBoyFarms.com
New Natives – www.NewNatives.com
Pinnacle Farm - www.PinnacleOrganic.com
Route 1 – www.Route1Farms.com
Thomas Farm - www.localharvest.org/Thomas-Farm-M1621
Santa Cruz Farmers Market, Downtown & Westside - www.SantaCruzFarmersMarket.org
Aptos/Cabrillo College Farmers Market - http://www.MontereyBayFarmers.org/
Foragers – Freddy, David Chambers
Bread – Gayle’s Bakery - Francese baked fresh daily in Capitola
Flowers – The Homeless Garden Project - www.HomelessGardenProject.org
Fish – Royal Hawaiian - http://www.royalhawaiianseafood.com/
All of the fish we serve meets the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program and is tested by Royal Hawiian’s Safe Harbor Program - http://www.royalhawaiianseafood.com/safe-harbor-seafood-safety-certification
Beef / Pork & Quail – Bassian Farms, purveyors of Northern California sourced, hormone and antibiotic free, grass fed meats and poultry.
Chicken – Fogline Farms – www.FoglineFarm.com , in Santa Cruz
Ducks – Sonoma Duck - www.LibertyDucks.com