Vancouver, BC February 2017 Matt's 95 point review: Tinhorn Creek Vineyards' Oldfield Series Syrah is their ultra premium showcase wine that reflects the incredible potential that's being tapped into throughout the Golden Mile Bench in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. With only 72 cases produced, this prized wine is a rare treat for those fortunate enough... Continue Reading →

On March 24th Music and Beyond is hosting a live wine auction in Ottawa. If you've never been to a live wine auction, Ottawa's Music and Beyond auctions are a great experience and offer plenty of aged vintage wines at very affordable prices, along with a full range of iconic (aka higher cost) wines so there's... Continue Reading →

February 2017 Ottawa, ON Matt's review: Wow! This Tuscan Sangiovese (made with two different Sangiovese clones) is chalked-full of flavour and texture. Dried cherry, plum, herbs, spice and leather on the nose. Dry with dusty tannins, the cherry and spice persist on the finish. This is a super value-priced wine that's guaranteed to get a... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON December 2016 Matt's review: A fantastic traditional method sparkling wine from the Niagara Peninsula! Jackson-Triggs' Entourage Grand Reserve 2012 Sparkling Brut is a fine example of the high-quality and value-priced vintage sparkling wines that Canada is producing and excelling at with more and more international acclaim each year. A recent Double Gold and... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON December 2016 Matt's review: Immediately upon pouring this fine wine you're greeted with rich and inviting aromas that draw you in with intrigue and piqued interest. Ruby red with a garnet hue, the nose shows rich plum, cherry, balsamic, leather, spice, and dried herbs. Flavours of cherry, plum, balsamic, and leather persist on... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON November 2016 G. Marquis Single Vineyard Niagara Stone Road Chardonnay 2014 - $15.95 Matt's review: A delicious value-priced full-bodied Niagara-on-the-Lake Chardonnay that shows just how rich and textured a 'cool-climate' Chardonnay can be. G. Marquis didn't hold back when they produced this bold and flavourful barrel-aged Chardonnay that shows crisp yellow apple, baked... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON November 2016 Sartori Montegradella Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2012 Matt's review: Sartori's Montegradella Valpolicella Classico Superiore is a fantastic value priced wine that shows the greatness this storied Valpolicella winery can achieve at such a bargain price! Ruby red, the sweet baking spices, in particular clove, jump from the glass while the dried fruits,... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON November 2016 Earthquake Zinfandel 2013 Earthquake comes in what feels like an earthquake resistant bottle (holy its heavy!), and inside you'll find a rich and bold wine showing ripe crushed raspberries, freshly baked raspberry pie, a medley of dark berries, baking spice, tar and cedar. A very fresh, fruity, and well textured Zinfandel... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON November 2016 Son Vida Malbec 2012 Matt's review:  Wow, what a delicious, robust and elegant single vineyard expression of Mendoza Malbec. The grapes were hand harvested from their Paraje Altamira vineyard at an elevation of over 1km. Rich dark berries, plum, pepper, cacao, underbrush, leather, and cedar on the nose and finish. This wine... Continue Reading →