Ottawa, ON March 2021 Matt's review: An impressive value-priced Sauvignon Blanc from Chile's Casablanca Valley. Expressive exotic and tropical fruits, lime zest, and lemongrass on the nose and palate. A wonderful wine for enjoying with creamy cheeses, tangy salads, fish... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON February 2021 Matt's review: Robert Mondavi's Napa Valley Cabernet is a great expression of premium Napa Cabernet with each and every vintage. The 2018 shows expressive dark fruits, black plum, vanilla, menthol, and scorched earth. The palate highlights... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON February 12, 2021 Today on CTV Morning Live, CTVs Annette Goerner and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased their top wine picks for enjoying this weekend, whether you're hosting a virtual Palentine's or Galentine's celebration, or creating a romantic date-night... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON
April 2017
Matt’s review: Corte Sant’Alda’s Valmezzane Amarone (2011) is an absolutely stunning wine from this proudly biodynamic winery located high in the hills east of Verona, Italy. At ~16% it’s remarkably elegant and fresh, indicative of the delicate approach the winemaking team takes in every aspect of their operation. Superbly balanced with lifted notes of sweet spices, cherry, dried fruit and cacao. Full bodied with an intriguing freshness, this exceptional Amarone will reward those that enjoy it now or cellar over the next two decades. Tasted September 2016 at the winery. 93-95 pts. Matt Steeves – http://www.quercusvino.ca
I had the pleasure of tasting the impressive Valmezzane Amarone at the winery along with a delicious charcuterie platter. As you can imagine, the two paired beautifully, and despite the 35C weather, this Amarone was incredibly refreshing.
Looking out over the Corte Sant’Alda vineyards perched high up in the hills of…
View original post 27 more words
Ottawa, ON January 2021 Matt's review: Jackson-Triggs' 2016 Entourage Grand Reserve 'Finished with Icewine" Sparkling Wine - combines premium Canadian sparkling wine with a sweet dose of luscious Icewine to produce an incredibly fresh and succulent sparkling wine that's guaranteed... Continue Reading →
Burrowing Owl's 2016 Merlot shows the richness and balance of the 2016 vintage. Loads of rich blackberry, black currant, cherry, plum, smoky bacon, dried fruits and chocolate on the nose and palate. Super expressive, this beautifully balanced and very full-bodied wine shows great elegance too with it's fine integrated tannins and soft mouthfeel making it a wonderful wine to enjoy with a wide range of dishes from wood-fired pizza, to roasts, to BBQ burgers and ribs. Try with spicy pork tenderloin with cherry-thyme pan sauce - a perfect pairing all year round! Tasted June 2020. 92 points. Matt Steeves - http://www.quercusvino.ca
As we plan to ring-in the much anticipated new year (and leave 2020 in the past), I wanted to share some of the most memorable Canadian sparking wines I tasted this past year should you be looking to toast with a special bottle of fine Canadian wine this New Year's Eve. Because a celebration isn't complete without some fine sparkling wine, here's a few I highly recommend enjoying this New Year's Eve and throughout 2021.
Ring in the New Year with this incredible sparkling Icewine. A textural experience like no other. 96 points.
Ottawa, ON December 2020 Matt's review: Packed with layers of dark fruits, plum, enticing sweet spices, cedar, smoky and savoury notes, this is a terrific Cabernet to enjoy with a wide range of dishes - from Port-braised short ribs, beef... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON December 2020 Matt's review: 13th Street Winery's Premier Cuvée 2014 is a beautiful expression of the fine sparkling wines their talented winemaker produces each and every year. Produced in a zero dosage style, making it extra crisp and... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON November 2020 Matt's review: This impressive Okanagan blend showcases how rich and robust Sunrock Vineyards' Red Meritage is. Bramble, currant, cherry, raspberry pie, Black Sage, sweet spices, and cedar on the nose. Full bodied, velvety smooth, with a... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON November 2020 Matt's review: 13th Street Winery's Grande Cuvée 2013 is their ultra premium limited release Blanc de Noir (100% Pinot Noir) which is only produced in the finest vintages. Produced in a zero dosage style, making it... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON November 2020 Matt's review: Frank Hellwig, an Australian winemaker, with nearly a decade of winemaking experience in Canada, has crafted a delicious red blend (80% Shiraz & 20% Grenache) that's guranteed to resonate with Canadian wine enthusiasts looking... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON November 2020 Matt's review: rom the Arise Bench vineyard on the Okanagan's Golden Mile Bench, Culmina's Malbec shows an intense deep colour, with aromas that complement - rich Damson plum, blackberry, charcoal, graphite, and leather. On the palate... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON November 2020 Matt's review: From the Okanagan's Golden Mile Bench, Culmina's Cabernet Sauvignon shows fleshy black fruits, blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, fig, and Black Sage. Full bodied and richly textured, the layers of dark fruits, brandied cherries, and... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON November 2020 Matt's review: A blend of 37% Sangiovese, 32% Merlot, and 31% Cabernet Sauvignon from Ruffino's Poggio Casciano Estate, near the renowned Tuscan city of Florence. 2017 Modus shows juicy layers of dark fruits, plum, blackcurrant, mocha,... Continue Reading →
