Ottawa, ON July 2020 Matt's review: This crowd-pleasing County red shows spicy dark fruit and chocolate covered berries in a ripe and robust style making it great for enjoying with spicy chili, nachos, pulled pork, and gourmet burgers. Tasted July 2020. 88 points. Matt Steeves - http://www.quercusvino.ca Available at LCBO - $19.95 Take a trip... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON July 2020   Matt's review: CheckMate's Queen Taken shows the elegance and structure achievable in their beautiful Golden Mile Bench Chardonnay. A brilliant light golden colour, the nose shows crisp orchard fruits, apple, pear, sweet tropical notes, delicate baking spices, a hint of caramel, and a touch of cedar. Full bodied in a... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON July 2020   Matt's review: Pian di Staffa Riserva Montecucco DOGC showcases the complexity of the Sangiovese from this up-and-coming Tuscan region. Situated in the shadow of the ancient volcano, Monte Amiata, and beside renowned regions where much of the world's finest Sangiovese is produced, including Brunello di Montalcino & Super Tuscan sites,... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON July 2020   Matt's review: This small production single vineyard Rosé is a blend of 90% Cabernet Franc and 10% Syrah from Winemaker's Cut estate vineyards in Oliver, BC. Aromatic field berries, stone fruit, floral blossoms, and a hint of candied strawberry on the nose. Full bodied with a crisp yet creamy texture,... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON July 2020   Matt's review: Ribusieri's Le Maciole is a blend of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Petit Verdot, and 10% Syrah, from their Montecucco DOC vineyards in the shadow of the ancient Mount Amiata volcano. An expressive, refreshing, and pleasantly rustic Tuscan wine showing the complexity of this fine Montecucco Rosso at a great... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON July 2020   Matt's review: With each and every vintage CheckMate Artisanal Winery is solidifying their reputation as one of Canada's leading wineries, producing world-class Chardonnay and Merlot from the south of the Okanagan Valley, in Canada's wine capital, Oliver, BC. CheckMate's 2015 Capture Chardonnay is sourced from the most southerly vineyards in... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, On July 2020 Ruffino’s Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione is produced only in the best vintages, a tradition started in 1947 to showcase the finest fruit from Ruffino’s acclaimed vineyards. The 2015 sourced fruit from Ruffino’s Gretole, and #Santedame estates in the renowned Castellina subregion of Chianti Classico. First impression shows that classic rustic... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON June 2020 Matt's review: Burrowing Owl's 2016 Merlot shows the richness and balance of the southern Okanagan's 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... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON June 2020 Matt's review: A fresh and expressive Okanagan blend showcasing the strength, elegance, and harmony of Burrowing Owl's premium wines. A blend of 57% Syrah and 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from Burrowing Owl's estate vineyards on the Black Sage Bench, it's deep and concentrated with layers of rich dark fruits, sweet spices,... Continue Reading →