Ottawa, ON October 2022 Matt’s review: 13th Street Winery's June's Vineyard Riesling, made from Alsatian old Clone 49 Riesling, shows a delicate yet complex bouquet of sweet orchard fruit, floral blossom, wild flower honey, petrol, and limestone minerality. The palate is crisp and linear with a very slight sweetness on the mid palate. The finish... Continue Reading →
wine review: Burrowing Owl Athene 2018
Athene is a well structured, elegant and softly textured wine that highlights the best of premium wines from the Black Sage Bench.
wine review: Red Barn at Jagged Rock Off Centre Viognier 2019
100% Viognier from Black Sage Bench in the heart of the Okanagan
wine review: 93 points – CheckMate Silent Bishop (Merlot) 2017
93 points - CheckMate's Silent Bishop (Merlot) 2017.
wine review: Burrowing Owl Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 available at LCBO
BCs Burrowing Owl Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 available at LCBO now, and a great wine to enjoy now and over the next five years.
Impress the In-laws this Holiday Season – Sommelier Matt Steeves’ recommendations for holiday cheer – as seen on CTV Morning Live Regina
Today on CTV Morning Live Regina, CTVs Brit Dort, and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some great wines and spirits which are sure to impress the in-laws this holiday season. Wines that will suit every palate and budget, including white, red, bubbly, and some spirits too.
wine review: CheckMate Black Rook 2016
Ottawa, ON November 2021 Matt's review: CheckMate Artisanal Winery produces some of the finest Chardonnay and Merlot from their Golden Mile Bench winery situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley. CheckMate's 2016 Black Rook Merlot is an outstanding expression of ultra premium Okanagan Merlot. Sourced from their estate vineyards on the Black Sage Bench,... Continue Reading →
wine review: Winemaker’s Cut Fidelia Sparkling Brut 2020
Ottawa, ON July 2021 Matt's review: Winemaker's Cut Fidelia blends 95% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscat Canelli from Deadman Lake Vineyard in the heart of the Okanagan, to produce an easy to love style of sparkling wine that will shine in any setting. Fidelia 2020 shows delicious orchard and tropical fruit, floral notes, and a... Continue Reading →
wine review: CheckMate Opening Gambit 2015
CheckMate continues to showcase Canada's ability to produce world-class wines worthy of great acclaim, wines that shine alongside peers from Napa, Tuscany, and Bordeaux.
BBQ perfect wines as seen on CTV Morning Live – May 29 2020
May 29, 2020 Today on CTV Morning Live, CTVs Annette Goerner and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some BBQ-perfect wines, and wine cocktails, to pair with your backyard BBQ. To help prepare us for the BBQ season, and those social distanced/bubbly family entertaining that's likely to open up over the course of the summer, we... Continue Reading →
