Canadian Sommelier, On-Air (TV, radio) Wine & Spirits Somm, Valpolicella Wine Specialist
Ottawa, ON June 2022 Matt's review: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc is loved around the world for its approachable, refreshing, and unmistakable Sauv Blanc characteristics! Kim Crawford's "Illuminate" Sauvignon Blanc offers a similar experience in a workday brunch-friendly style…with nearly 50% less alcohol and only 90 calories per serving, it's light without compromising flavour, making this... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON June 2022 Matt's review: One of the region's biodynamic/organic leaders, Core Sant'Alda's Campi Magri Ripasso Superiore is a fine example of premium Valpolicella at a great price. Great complexity on the nose and palate, look for cherry, currant, baking spice, chocolate, and tobacco leaf in this rich, complex, and well balanced Ripasso. Tasted... Continue Reading →
enowned New Zealand-based winery, Kim Crawford, has launched their first Prosecco from northern Italy, leveraging their long track record of producing internationally acclaimed wines with the growing admiration for Italian Prosecco…
Ottawa, ON April 2022 Matt's review: Waterdog Portugal is much more than a wine with a great label at a bargain price. This red blend combines two popular Portugese varietals (Castelao and Touriga Nacional) in a very tasty, sessionable, and crowd-pleasing style.Look for dark cherry, stewed fruit, and sweet spices on the nose and palate.... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON June 2022 Matt's review: Aveleda Fonte is a fragrant, crisp, and refreshing low alcohol white blend from the Vinho Verde wine region in Portugal. A subtle fizz greets you upon opening the bottle which is then followed by an impressive bouquet of citrus, honeysuckle, pear, and mineral notes. The palate is refreshing with... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON May 2022 Matt's review: A wonderful Twenty Mile Bench Riesling with each and every vintage. 2020 shows crisp apple, wildflower honey, and great minerality. Lots of texture in this super refreshing and flavorful wine. Enjoy with BBQ'd sausages, roasted pork and apple compote, and your favourite spicy fare. Tasted May 2022. 91 points.... Continue Reading →
Washington State's best selling Cabernet at the LCBO - H3 Cab Sauv, $19.95
Ottawa, ON May 2022 Waterdog Portugal is much more than a wine with a great label at a bargain price. This red blend combines two popular Portugese varietals (Castelao and Touriga Nacional) in a very tasty, sessionable, and crowd-pleasing style.Look for dark cherry, stewed fruit, and sweet spices on the nose and palate. Medium bodied... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON May 2022 Matt's review: Burrowing Owl's 2019 Merlot is packed with fresh blueberry, blackberry, black currant, cherry, plum, spice cupboard, and a hint of graphite and sous bois. Expressive and beautifully balanced, this full-bodied wine showcases great elegance too, making it a wonderful wine to enjoy with a wide range of dishes from... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON March 2022 Matt's review: Ruffino's Riserva Ducale Oro Gran Selezione is produced only in the best vintages, a tradition started in 1947 to showcase the finest fruit from Ruffino’s acclaimed vineyards. The 2017 vintage has fruit from Ruffino’s Gretole and Santedame estates in the renowned Castellina subregion of Chianti Classico. First impression shows... Continue Reading →
