Double Diamond 2017 now available at LCBO March 11, 2021
wine review: Double Diamond Oakville Napa Valley now at LCBO
wine review: 2019 Tarapaca Reserva Sauvignon Blanc
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 tacos, or spicy fare. Tasted March 2021. 89 points. Matt Steeves - http://www.quercusvino.ca Available at... Continue Reading →
wine review: 2018 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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 the great balance found in Robert Mondavi's Napa reds, with fine integrated tannins, full body,... Continue Reading →
Top Wine Picks for Celebrating Valentine’s, Galentine’s or Palentine’s Day this weekend – as seen on CTV Morning Live
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 in. Whatever your weekend looks like, these Sommelier-selected wines are great options for this weekend,... Continue Reading →
93-95 pts Wine review: Corte Sant’Alda Valmezzane Amarone 2011 #Valpolicella
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…
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wine review: Jackson-Triggs Entourage Grand Reserve “Finished with Icewine” Sparkling Wine
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 to be enjoyed for any occasion. The generous Icewine dosage is front and center on... Continue Reading →
Top recommended (Canadian) sparkling wines to ring-in the New Year!
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.
Wine review: 2018 Inniskillin Sparkling Vidal Icewine – 96 points – A decadent treat for ringing in your 2021 NYE
Ring in the New Year with this incredible sparkling Icewine. A textural experience like no other. 96 points.
wine review: 2017 Simi Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
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 tenderloin with blackberry coulis, or grilled beef tagliata with salsa verde. Tasted December 2020. 90... Continue Reading →
wine review: 13th Street Winery’s Premier Cuvée 2014
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 refreshing - and what most come to love and expect with any premium sparking wine.... Continue Reading →
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