Athene is a well structured, elegant and softly textured wine that highlights the best of premium wines from the Black Sage Bench.
wine review: Burrowing Owl Athene 2018
wine review: Tedeschi Ansari Amarone della Valpolicella 2017
Ansari 2017 - it’s big and beautiful, with great complexity, texture, freshness, and overall balance.
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: Liquidity Wines Viognier 2020
Ottawa, ON March 2022 Matt's review: An outstanding Viognier by Liquidity Wines. 100% estate grown, using Clone 642, it's fragrant, textured, and beautifully balanced. Look for sweet stone fruit and exotic fruits, floral blossoms, honey, ginger, and baked apple on the nose and palate. Creamy and refreshing, this is a very impressive Viognier to enjoy... Continue Reading →
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.
wine review: CheckMate Opening Gambit (Merlot) 2016
CheckMate's talented winemaker, Phil McGahan, continues to deliver outstanding world-class wines each and every vintage, and 2016 is another star!
Impress the In-Laws with holiday-perfect wines as seen on CTV Morning Live Vancouver
CTVs Kriss Vann and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcase 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. And whether you're celebrating in-person with your bubble, or dropping off some holiday cheer for a virtual gathering, these are some great options to check-out this season.
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 →
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