Wine review: Hester Creek “The Judge” 2021, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada

The Judge 2021 is a deep ruby colour with slight garnet hue, the nose shows dark plum, black berries, dark cherry, savoury desert herbs, cedar, earth, and graphite. The palate shows great intensity of flavour with refreshing plum, fine integrated dusty tannins, with savoury dark fruit, spice, and pepper persisting on the long textured finish. A serious wine that beautifully showcases the unique vintage characteristics from this esteemed Golden Mile Bench estate. Enjoy over the next decade with rosemary and garlic grilled lamb chops or Parmesan crusted steak skewers. Tasted July 2024 and July 2025. 94 points. Matt Steeves - http://www.quercusvino.ca

July 30, 2024 0

Wine review: Hester Creek Pinot Bianco 2023, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley.

Ottawa, ON July 2024 Matt’s review: From the warm 2023 vintage which saw the highest growing degree days on record from April to August, Hester Creek’s Pinot Bianco was sourced from their beautiful mountain-side estate vineyards along the Golden Mile Bench. The nose is clean with vibrant stone fruit, pear, exotic fruits and a hint... Continue Reading →

July 29, 2024 0

wine review: St. Hugo DR3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Ottawa, ON July 2024 Matt's review: St. Hugo from Australia's Barossa Valley teamed up with F1 legend Daniel Ricciardo to produce this unique release of premium Cabernet Sauvignon showcasing the strength and elegance St. Hugo is renowned for. 2021 represents the third vintage for "DR3" and what an outstanding expression it is. Deeply coloured with... Continue Reading →

July 3, 2024 0

wine review: Daniel Ricciardo Ric Red 2021 ‘Secret Sauce’

F1 legend Daniel Ricciardo and his collaboration with St. Hugo where they've teamed up to produce Ric Red - Secret Sauce'... Ric Red 2021 now available at LCBO in time for the F1 season.

July 3, 2024 0

World-Class Canadian Wines for Canada Day as seen on CTV Morning Live

Today on CTV Morning Live (and later on CFRA News Talk 580), Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased an impressive line-up of world-class wines from all across Canada that highlight how vibrant the Canadian wine scene has become.

June 28, 2024 0

wine review: Norman Hardie County Pinot Noir 2020

One of the best offerings I've tasted from PEC over the past two decades and a fantastic example of the high quality wines being produced in PEC. If you enjoy premium Burgundy, you'll want to keep your eyes on this up and coming region and the expressive limestone influenced cool-climate wines they're producing.

June 27, 2024 0

wine review: 16 Mile Cellar Rebel Chardonnay 2020 VQA Creek Shores

Only one barrel was produced from the three blocks of Chardonnay they have planted on their property in the Creek Shores VQA sub appellation of the Niagara Peninsula. This is a winery to keep on your radar as they're delivering high quality wines that deliver exceptional value. Highly recommended.

June 27, 2024 0

wine review: Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery The One Grand Reserve 2017 Traditional Method Sparkling Wine from OK Falls, BC

OK Falls produces some of the best Chardonnay and Pinot in the Okanagan so naturally their traditional method sparkling wines are impressive and The One Grand Reserve 2017 is a fantastic effort from the team at Noble Ridge. Enjoy over the next 5+ years. Tasted June 2024. 94 points.

June 24, 2024 0

wine review: Mission Hill Quatrain 2018 – Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada

Mission Hill's Quatrain brings together four popular varietals from the south of the Okanagan in Osoyoos and along the Black Sage Bench to produce an Okanagan version of a Bordeaux blend but with Syrah playing the lead role.

June 22, 2024 0

95 points wine review: Blomidon Estate Winery NV Brut Réserve from Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, Canada

In the realm of traditional method sparkling wines, few bottles can evoke a sense of place as vividly as Blomidon Estate Winery's NV Brut Réserve. Crafted amidst the dramatic landscape of Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley, where the world's highest tides and oceanic breezes shape the vineyards, this sparkling wine showcases distinct maritime terroir at its finest.

June 22, 2024 0

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