Ottawa, ON January 2022 Matt's review: From one of the smallest countries in Europe comes this impressive traditional method sparkling wine by Bernard-Massard. Cuvée de l'Écusson Brut has been the winery's flagship wine since 1971, produced from their vineyards in Luxembourgh, nestled between France and Germany. The nose and palate show refreshing orchard fruit, apple... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON January 2022 Matt's review: Top-notch Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that delivers pure varietal characteristics with zesty exotic fruit and refreshing minerality. Enjoy with rich and creamy dishes, spicy Asian cuisine, tomato salad with pickled walnuts and blue cheese. Tasted January 2022. 91+ points. Matt Steeves - http://www.quercusvino.ca Available at LCBO - $28.95

Ottawa, ON January 2022 Matt's review: Niro di Citra's Montepulciano D'Abruzzo is 100% Montepulciano (Italy's second most planted red varietal, after Sangiovese), and showcases those easy-going and great pairing characteristics that makes this super value-priced wine a fantastic choice for serving year round. Spicy dark fruits, black pepper, dried fruit, coffee, and smoky notes on... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON January 2022 Matt's review: 13th Street Winery's June's Vineyard Riesling, made from Alsatian old Clone 49 Riesling, shows a delicate yet complex bouquet of sweet orchard fruit, floral blossom, wild flower honey, petrol, and limestone minerality. The palate is crisp and linear with a slight sweetness on the mid palate. The finish showcases... Continue Reading →

Unshackled Red Blend 2019 is an outstanding example of a premium wine at a great price! Bold and beautiful, Unshackled Red Blend incorporates Zinfandel, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Tannat, and Tempranillo, to produce a very complex and attractive wine.

Ottawa, ON January 2022. Matt's review: The 2019 Le Grand Clos Chardonnay showcases the greatness winemaker Thomas Bachelder is producing from one of Niagara's (eventual) Grand Cru recognized vineyards. Complex bouquet with delicious orchard fruit, baked apple, perfumed spring blossoms, lanolin, and subtle sweet spices. Full bodied and beautifully textured, with zesty citrus, ripe orchard... Continue Reading →