Category: wine

Raising your elbows and a glass of delicious Canadian wine this Spring – Being patriotic never tasted so good! As aired on CTV – March 31, 2025

Today on CTV, CTVs Stefan Keys, Melissa Lamb, and Sommelier Matt Steeves were tasting an all-Ontario line-up of local wines and spirits which are delicious, crafted right here in Ontario, and are easily accessible winery-direct or at LCBO. With everything going on these days, having some delicious local Canadian wines and spirits is the perfect way to show your national pride and stay refreshed this spring. 

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Raising your elbows and a glass of delicious Canadian wine this Spring – Being patriotic never tasted so good! As aired on CFRA News Talk Radio – March 28, 2025

Today on CFRA, CFRAs Patricia Boal and Sommelier Matt Steeves were tasting an all-Ontario line-up of local wines and spirits which are delicious, crafted right here in Ontario, and are easily accessible winery-direct or at LCBO. With everything going on these days, having some delicious local Canadian wines and spirits is the perfect way to show your national pride and stay refreshed this spring. 

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wine review: 96+ points – Tedeschi Maternigo Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva 2016

February 2025 Matt’s review: Tedeschi Maternigo Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva 2016, sourced from the Barila vineyard on the Maternigo estate in eastern Valpolicella. 2016, a five star vintage, also marks the inaugural vintage of Riserva Amarone for Tedeschi from the Barila single vineyard. This beautiful cru vineyard, although early in its tenure under Tedeschi’s care,... Continue Reading →

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winery profile: Rizzini – Franciacorta, Italy

Founded in 1985, Rizzini is a small, family-owned winery in the heart of Franciacorta, Italy, dedicated exclusively to crafting vintage Blanc de Blancs sparkling wines from their 'single cru' vineyard. Nestled at the base of the Monticelli Brusati hills, their two-hectare estate was replanted in 1995 and 2000, focusing entirely on Chardonnay — where they have been focused on producing the finest expressions of traditional method sparkling wine from their unique terroir each year.

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wine review: San Pedro’s 1865 Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 – Year of the Snake (2025) Special Release

Ottawa, ON January 2025 Matt’s review: San Pedro's 1865 Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is produced in Chile's Maipo Valley, along the foothills of the Andes Mountains where the gravelly soils, warm days and cool evenings create exceptional terroir for producing premium Cabernet Sauvignon. Las Piedras (the stones) Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, celebrates the Year of the... Continue Reading →

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wine review: 2014 Materium Cabernet Sauvignon, Maybach Family Vineyards, Napa Valley

Ottawa,ON January 2025 Matt’s review: 2014 Materium Cabernet Sauvignon, Maybach Family Vineyards, Napa Valley The 2014 Materium Cabernet Sauvignon from Maybach Family Vineyards is a remarkable wine of exceptional provenance, a testament to the dedication and craftsmanship that has defined the Maybach name for over a century.  This single vineyard Napa Cab was sourced from... Continue Reading →

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wine review: Hester Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada

The 2022 vintage presented challenges, yet it resulted in fruit of exceptional quality. Hester Creek's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the remarkable potential of this variety in the southern Okanagan. Despite a cooler-than-usual spring, the extended growing season allowed the fruit to fully ripen, with some even slightly withering on the vine. This extended maturation resulted in a beautifully balanced and harmonious Cabernet with impressive aromatic and flavor complexity. The wine reveals a deep ruby color, with a nose offering fragrant dark fruits, sweet spices, dried fruits, cassis, forest floor, and a hint of graphite. On the palate, dark fruits, spices, and herbal notes persist, leading to a long, lingering finish. The tannins are exceptionally soft and well-integrated, a true testament to both the terroir and winemaking expertise. Tasted over two days, the wine showed even greater harmony and enjoyment on day two. Best enjoyed between 2025 and 2035, with decanting recommended before serving. Tasted January 2025. 93+ points. Matt Steeves - http://www.quercusvino.ca

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wine review: Reyneke Organic Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Western Cape, South Africa – $21.95 @lcbo:

Ottawa, ON January 2025 Matt’s review: This organic Shiraz (98% Shiraz, 2% Cabernet) from the Western Cape province in South Africa where the Indian and Atlantic oceans’ influence helps produce a very fresh and lively wine.  The nose shows crunchy blackberries, plum, herbs, and spice, while the palate repeats with refreshing dark fruit and spice... Continue Reading →

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