Ottawa, ON July 2017 Matt's review: Siblings Philipp and Johanna Bossert are producing some very attractive cool climate wines from their boutique winery located in Gundersheim, Germany, about 80km southwest of Frankfurt. Their Grauer Burgunder (aka Pinot Gris/Grigio), is just one of their very expressive wines. Produced in a slightly off-dry (feinherb) style, which makes... Continue Reading →
Sangria and Summer Cocktails for Canada Day #CANADA150 Celebrations as seen on @CTVOTTMORNLIVE
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 →
#wine review: @13thStreetWines Pink Palette #Rosé
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 →
#wine review: #Burger Blend White by @13thStreetWines – perfect for enjoying with #BBQ this summer
Ottawa, ON June 2017 Matt's review: Crafted with summer and BBQ season in mind, 13th Street's winemaker, JP Colas, brought together two very popular aromatic grapes (78% Riesling, 22% Pinot Grigio) that are packed full of sweet tree fruit (pear, apple), honeysuckle, and sweet spice. The creamy-smooth mouthfeel is backed with refreshing crisp pear... Continue Reading →
Iconic #CDNwine for #Canada150 Celebrations + #FathersDay Gifting
CTV Ottawa Morning Live June 15th, 2017 Theme: Iconic Canadian Wines for Canada 150 Celebrations (and Father’s Day gifting!) Overview: Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV’s Lianne Laing, Henry Burris, and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some iconic Canadian wines that demonstrate how great Canada’s wine scene has become. These wines represent some of... Continue Reading →
93+ pts #wine review: @CheckMateWinery 2014 Fool’s Mate Chardonnay from @GoldenMileBench
Ottawa, ON June 2017 Matt's review: CheckMate Artisanal Winery is quickly becoming recognized as one of Canada's leading wineries, producing world-class Chardonnay and Merlot from their Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC winery. 2014 Fool's Mate Chardonnay is a gorgeous expression of Okanagan Chardonnay from five of their estate vineyards between Black Sage Bench, Golden... Continue Reading →
93 pts #wine review: @PaintedRockWine #RedIcon – A #CDNwine Icon
Ottawa, ON June 2017 Matt's review: Painted Rock Estate Winery's flagship wine, Red Icon, showcases the high quality wines that proprietor, John Skinner, and consulting winemaker, Alain Sutre, are focused on crafting from this picturesque Penticton - Skaha Lake, Okanagan Valley winery. With an objective of crafting world-class ultra premium wines that showcase the... Continue Reading →
98 pts #wine review: 2013 Alpha Omega #Beckstoffer #ToKalon Cabernet Sauvignon @AOWinery
Napa Valley, California Matt's review: Alpha Omega's Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the splendour and greatness that’s capable in ultra premium To Kalon Cabernet. Internationally acclaimed winemaker Jean Hoefliger has produced another world-class wine that showcases just how great To Kalon wine can be, especially when ingenious winemaking enhance and elevate the perfectly structured... Continue Reading →
94+ pts wine review: Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cab Sauv, Oakville Napa Valley
Napa Valley, California May 2017 Matt's review: Nickel & Nickel, from the Oakville AVA in Napa Valley, situated beside Opus One and Robert Mondavi, and the famous To Kalon vineyards, produce exceptional high quality Cabernet Sauvignon. Their 2013 John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet is bursting with rich dark fruit, spice, and earth on the nose.... Continue Reading →
96 pts wine review: 2013 Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon $130
May 2017 Matt's review: This premium Oakville Cabernet is sourced from the winery's Reserve Vineyard that has a unique soil composition containing a significant amount of red chert rock fragments throughout, which perhaps is one of the key factors in what makes this Oakville Napa vineyard so exceptional year after year. Deep ruby with an... Continue Reading →
