Canadian Sommelier, On-Air (TV, radio) Wine & Spirits Somm, Valpolicella Wine Specialist
The Tragically Hip's Fully Completely Grand Reserve Red 2015 The Fully Completely Grand Reserve Red was originally created to commemorate the Hips announcement of the re-release of their legendary album Fully Completely and 2015 North American Tour. The wine was co-created by band members Gord Downie, Paul Langlois, Rob Baker, Gord Sinclair, and Johnny Fay... Continue Reading →
November 2016 Ottawa, ON 2009 Poli Grappa Di Sassicaia Review: Wow! Beautiful creamy texture with baked pastries, caramel, and nutty notes. So smooth and delicious you'll wonder why you haven't enjoyed fine Grappa sooner! A fantastic alternative to Scotch and premium Tequila, and what a great complement and finale to an evening of fine wine... Continue Reading →
November 2016 Ottawa, Canada Deep and richly concentrated, this fine Oakville Cabernet from the storied Far Niente winery. Founded in 1885, Far Niente, took a breather in 1919 with the onset of Prohibition, and only got things back and running sixity years later. The 2013 is a deep ruby red with a purple hue, the... Continue Reading →
November 2016 Ottawa, Canada The Bollinger Champagne house was founded in 1829, and now nearly two centuries later they continue to make some of the finest Champagne that's sought all over the world. The Special Cuvée is a great wine for celebrating life's moments, big, small, impromptu, there's always an occasion to enjoy a Bolly. The... Continue Reading →
November 2016 Ottawa, Canada There's meditation wine then there's Luce! Wow! From their first vintage in 1993, fast forward to 2013 and wow, what a remarkable success this partnership has been! Seductive, full bodied, deep and delicious, this stunning Super Tuscan blend of Merlot and Sangiovese shines in every imaginable way. Concentrated dark fruit, spice,... Continue Reading →
Autumn 2016 In this article wine writer Matt Steeves discusses wine-related considerations for the changing of the seasons, from summer to autumn. Matt showcases some wines that are absolute dynamite in the autumn as they complement the hearty dishes we enjoy as the weather gets cooler and cooler. With the changing of the seasons from the... Continue Reading →
Autumn 2016 Meiomi Pinot Noir continues to be one of the most popular wines on the market for its consumer friendly and approachable style that incorporates what so many love about California wines, you can practically taste the California sun in each glass. I came across some delicious recipes that were assembled to complement this... Continue Reading →
October 6, 2016 Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV's Lianne Laing and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased a portfolio of wines that would be great with your Thanksgiving meals. Here's the video: CTV Thanksgiving Wine Segment In the lead up to Thanksgiving I'm often asked what wine(s) I'd recommend pairing with traditional Thanksgiving meals. Now the concept... Continue Reading →
Today on CTV Morning Live we discussed the intriguing world of wine glasses...the different shapes, sizes, and functions and what you may want to consider when you're looking to get some for your home.
Today on CTV Morning Live, Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some great wines to enjoy this Back to School season. Wines that are perfectly suited for getting you through those homework assignments, mid terms, your kid’s teenage drama, parent teacher interview debriefs, and of course, that pair wonderfully with the foods we’re enjoying now from local producers.
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