Canadian Sommelier, On-Air (TV, radio) Wine & Spirits Somm, Valpolicella Wine Specialist
The Tragically Hip's Fully Completely Grand Reserve Red 2015 The Fully Completely Grand Reserve Red was originally created to commemorate the Hips announcement of the re-release of their legendary album Fully Completely and 2015 North American Tour. The wine was co-created by band members Gord Downie, Paul Langlois, Rob Baker, Gord Sinclair, and Johnny Fay... Continue Reading →
Autumn 2016 Meiomi Pinot Noir continues to be one of the most popular wines on the market for its consumer friendly and approachable style that incorporates what so many love about California wines, you can practically taste the California sun in each glass. I came across some delicious recipes that were assembled to complement this... Continue Reading →
October 6, 2016 Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV's Lianne Laing and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased a portfolio of wines that would be great with your Thanksgiving meals. Here's the video: CTV Thanksgiving Wine Segment In the lead up to Thanksgiving I'm often asked what wine(s) I'd recommend pairing with traditional Thanksgiving meals. Now the concept... Continue Reading →
Today on CTV Morning Live we discussed the intriguing world of wine glasses...the different shapes, sizes, and functions and what you may want to consider when you're looking to get some for your home.
Today on CTV Morning Live, Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some great wines to enjoy this Back to School season. Wines that are perfectly suited for getting you through those homework assignments, mid terms, your kid’s teenage drama, parent teacher interview debriefs, and of course, that pair wonderfully with the foods we’re enjoying now from local producers.
Today on CTV Morning Live, Sommelier Matt Steeves served up some easy to make and super refreshing ice cold summer cocktails.
Summer 2016, Ottawa, ON. By: Matt Steeves, Sommelier and Wine Writer. I LOVE Sauvignon Blanc and I love fresh oysters. So naturally when I saw this pairing I had to share! Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc represents some of the best of what New Zealand has to offer, with fresh, vivid flavours that consistently showcase the diverse... Continue Reading →
Gorgeous artwork by the talented Andy Potts - check out his site: andy-potts.com CTV Ottawa Morning Live May 16th, 2016. 8:20AM Theme: Matt’s Long Weekend Wine Picks & Pro Tips Today on CTV Morning Live, Sommelier Matt Steeves and the talented Lianne Laing showcased some terrific BBQ friendly wines to enjoy this long weekend, and throughout... Continue Reading →
CTV Ottawa Morning Live April 6th, 2016. Today on CTV Morning Live, Sommelier Matt Steeves and the talented Melissa Lamb showcased some terrific wines to enjoy this spring as part of our regular wine segment. We also tasted some wonderful Californian wines to get ourselves primed for Ottawa's California Wine Fair on April 8th at... Continue Reading →
February 8, 2016 - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Today on CTV Morning Live, Lianne Laing and I showcased some super sexy wines and foods that will make your Valentine's day celebrations sweeter than you had ever imagined. Check out the video of the segment here: CTV Morning Live Video A great wine and food pairing, like... Continue Reading →
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