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Top scoring wines you’ll want to try in 2024…
After tasting hundreds of wines, here's my short list of most memorable wines tasted in 2023. Put these on your must-try list for 2024!
Wine review: Hester Creek Garland 2020, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
Ottawa, ON January 2024 Matt’s review: Situated high up on Golden Mile Bench in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Hester Creek’s vineyards, including 50+ year old vines, produce expressive wines showcasing the greatness achievable in the Okanagan. Garland 2020 is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, and 4% Malbec, hand harvested... Continue Reading →
93 pts wine review: 2022 Rottensteiner Sauvignon Alto Adige DOC
Matt's review: Rottensteiner Sauvignon Blanc 2022 from Bolzano, Italy. An outstanding expression of mountain influence Sauvignon Blanc from the Alto Adige DOC in northern Italy. It's the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc from the renowned Bolzano-based family winery, Rottensteiner, who's family name translates to 'Red Rock', just like the Bozen quartz porphyry red mountains throughout Alto Adige/South Tyrol. Grapes are... Continue Reading →
Wine review: Donnafugata Ben Ryé 2021
Ottawa, ON December 2023 Matt’s review: Ben Ryé is a Passito di Pantelleria wine, a storied style of sweet white dessert wine produced on the small volcanic Italian island of Pantelleria which lies in the Strait of Sicily between the coasts of Sicily and Tubisia. Ben Ryé is made from the Muscat of Alexandria grape,... Continue Reading →
Cheers to the New Year – Sommelier Matt Steeves’ NYE Wine and Spirits Recommendations as seen on CTV Morning Live
Today on CTV Morning Live, CTVs Melissa Lamb and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some great wines and spirits for ringing in the New Year.
Wine review: 2014 Tor Kenward Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Ottawa, ON December 2023 TOR 2014 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - Absolutely incredible! As close to a wine utopia as you could imagine with its complexity, intensity, harmonious structure/texture and never ending length. If you’re not familiar with TOR or To Kalon Vineyards in Napa’s Oakville AVA, put this winery on your must... Continue Reading →
Wine review: Myriad Cellars Beckstoffer Dr Crane ‘Elysian’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Ottawa, ON December 2023 What an impressive wine from Myriad Cellars. Their 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from Beckstoffer’s Dr. Crane Vineyard, planted with Clone 337. This is one of the most prestigious Napa Valley vineyards (next to To Kalon) producing some of the highest rated wines each vintage. 2015 Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet “Elysian” shows... Continue Reading →
Festive Wine Selections to Gift and Enjoy with Family and Friends – CFRA News Talk Radio
Today on CFRA News Talk Radio, CFRA Patricia Boal and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some great wines and spirits for gifting this season as well as enjoying with family and friends over the holidays. These options will suit every palate and budget, including white, red, and sparkling wines too.
Wine Review: Martin’s Lane Pinot Noir 2020
December 2023 Excellent getting a sneak peek of the 2020 vintage release of one of the most exciting Pinot Noir producers in North America - Martin’s Lane from the Okanagan Valley, BC 🇨🇦🍷👌🏻 2020 vintage was as close to a perfect vintage for a Pinot producer as one could imagine, and given the high degree... Continue Reading →
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