From Isorine, Jamii's Founder and Alchemist,

Dear Neighbours,

I recently traveled back to the South of France, to the village where I grew up. Just a few minutes away, in the charming village of Saussines (Hérault), lives my mother’s best friend, Claudine. When I told her I wanted to bring back some beautiful wine to share with my neighbours on The Esplanade/St Lawrence, she immediately said: “You have to try my friend Marc Paul's wine, he makes the best in the region!”

Marc runs a small, family-owned vineyard – petit domaine familial – with just 18 hectares. The vines are spread across six nearby communes, growing on a rich variety of soils: argilo-calcaires, argiles blanches, and éboulis calcaires, with some parcels even classified as "AOP Grés de Montpellier".

Marc’s son, Sylvain, has recently taken over the winemaking tradition, a legacy that has been in the Paul family since 1720. The wines are crafted with care: all grapes are hand-harvested in small crates to avoid crushing, and in the cellar, gravity is used to move the wine gently. The process is eco-conscious, with pneumatic pressing, stainless steel tanks, and minimal additives, some cuvées even use indigenous yeasts or are made without added sulfites.

Here’s the exciting part: I’ve brought back an exclusive bottle of this wine which you can't find anywhere in Canada!

We're raffling them off to raise funds for Jamii’s community programming and we’d love for you to join in.

Raffle runs from June 4th to June 30th  – get your tickets for a chance to win one of these rare wines:

1. Marcel – a bold, rich red. Très concentré, with ripe fruit and jammy notes (cherry, blackberry). Perfect for a special evening.

2. Cuvée des Amis – a dry, aromatic white (Sauvignon, Roussanne). Fruity and fresh, ideal for apéro, with sea food, or cheese.

Winners will be drawn on June 30 – just in time to toast Canada Day with something truly special!

Your support helps Jamii continue to bring vibrant, inclusive programming to our community. Thank you for being part of this journey and I’m thrilled to share a little taste of my home with you.

Warmly, Isorine

Terms and Conditions

Eligibility

This raffle is open to individuals who are 18 years of age or older and reside in Canada. Jamii employees and affiliates involved in organizing the raffle are not eligible to enter.

Entry Method

Participants must purchase raffle tickets to enter. There is no limit to the number of tickets an individual may purchase. All ticket sales are final, and no refunds will be issued.

Prizes

The prize is a bottle of Marcel red wine. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other alternative. The winner must accept the prize as awarded. The winner must be able to pick up the prize at The Jamii Hub (264 The Esplanade). The prize is not available for shipping.

Draw Date & Winner Notification

The raffle draw will take place on June 30th at 1:00 pm (EST) either digitally through an online randomizer or manually. The winner will be selected randomly from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via email within 48 hours of the draw. If the winner does not respond within 7 days of notification, a new winner may be selected. The organizer has the right to change the raffle draw time if necessary.

General Conditions

By entering the raffle, participants agree to comply with these terms and conditions. The organizer reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who violates these terms or engages in fraudulent behaviour. The organizer’s decisions regarding the raffle are final and binding in all matters.

Privacy

We respect your privacy. Any personal information collected during the raffle will be used solely for the purpose of administering the raffle and notifying the winner. Personal information will not be shared with third parties without consent.