Canadian Sommelier, On-Air (TV, radio) Wine & Spirits Somm, Valpolicella Wine Specialist
Ottawa, ON September 2017 Matt's review: A blend of 85% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Canaiolo, and 5% Colorino from the Colli Senesi subregion of Chianti. Like many of the world's fine wines, Palagetto's Chianti is hand harvested, fermented in concrete tanks, and aged in large oak barrels. The result is a very fragrant and complex... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON September 2017 13th Street Winery's 2016 Burger Blend is a fine assemblage of 70% Gamay Noir, 29% Pinot Noir, and 1% Merlot from the Niagara Peninsula. Each year Burger Blend is becoming increasingly renowned for its food friendly and refreshing style that makes it ideally suited for enjoying with your favourite grilled grub.... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON August, 2017 Matt's review: 13th Street's 2016 Gamay Noir showcases their new modern-retro label but with that same delicious Gamay inside which Ontario wine lovers are becoming increasing focused on for its food friendly and refreshing characteristics. As Ontario is one of the top producers of world-class Gamay (second only to the French wine... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON August, 2017 Matt's review: Gorgeous fragrant bouquet with dried fruit, clove, smoked bacon, sous bois, and graphite on the nose. Beautifully balanced, it's elegant with a remarkably supple texture. The palate shows layers of dark fruit, figs, plum, and spice with a long and inviting finish. An exceptional wine with terrific structure... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON July 2017 Matt's review: Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay is bursting with ripe tropical and orchard fruit which immediately puts a smile on my face, especially as I think about those quintessential summer aromas. Melon, apricot, sweet corn, banana, and apple notes form the lovely bouquet. The palate is creamy with sweet tropical fruit,... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON July 2017 Matt's review: This value priced Amarone is packed with sweet dried dark fruit, black cherry, smoky plum, and a distinct freshness on the nose. Smooth and very expressive, the delicate tannins are fine and well integrated making this food friendly wine ready for immediate enjoyment and with the ability to... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON July 2017 Matt's review: Rich, balanced, sophisticated and very welcoming are but a few descriptors for Santa Ema's Amplus Cabernet Sauvignon. Amplus 2014 shows fragrant blackberry, blueberry, black currant, dark cherry, black plum, and grilled peppers on the nose. The winemaker has allowed the fruit characteristics to shine bright through minimal oak treatment... Continue Reading →
CTV Ottawa Morning Live June 30, 2017 Theme: Sangria and Summer Cocktails for Canada Day Celebrations Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV's Lianne Laing and Sommelier Matt Steeves served up some easy to make and super refreshing ice cold sangria and summer cocktails that will be perfect for your Canada Day parties and summer entertaining.... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON June 2017 Matt's review: With a remarkably deep and brilliant pink colour, 13th Street Winery's 2016 Pink Palette does exactly what a great Rose ought to do...gets your taste buds revved up and upon that first sip delivers you to that summer oasis. The nose shows ripe sweet red fruit, cranberry, apple, cherry... Continue Reading →
CTV Ottawa Morning Live May 19th, 2017 Theme: Matt’s May 2-4 Long Weekend Wine Picks Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV's Lianne Laing and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some terrific BBQ friendly wines to enjoy this long weekend, and throughout the summer. Check out the CTV Video link here. May 2-4 long weekend is a great... Continue Reading →
Quercus Vino 