August 2020 Matt’s review: Winemaker's Cut Syrah is sourced from estate vineyards in the heart of the southern Okanagan Valley. Deeply coloured, the nose shows spicy dark fruits, black pepper, smoky bacon, and sweet clove. The palate offers fleshy black berries, spice, pepper, and flinty minerality. Medium-full bodied, it's silky smooth with very fine-grained tannins... Continue Reading →

August 2020 Matt’s review: An expressive full bodied Niagara Chardonnay that delivers expressive tropical and exotic fruits, sweet spices, and perfumed notes with a creamy texture. Enjoy with roasted chicken, autumn soups, and pork tenderloin with apple compote. Tasted August 2020, 90 points. Matt Steeves - http://www.quercusvino.ca Available at LCBO and Winerack stores throughout Ontario... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON, Canada August 2020 Matt’s review: The storied Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Hands of Time Napa Red is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, and 3% Malbec which shows the purity of the fine Napa fruit. Aromas of rich cassis, blackberry, anise, and a hint of earth. Full bodied with a velvety... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON July 2020 Matt's review: This crowd-pleasing County red shows spicy dark fruit and chocolate covered berries in a ripe and robust style making it great for enjoying with spicy chili, nachos, pulled pork, and gourmet burgers. Tasted July 2020. 88 points. Matt Steeves - http://www.quercusvino.ca Available at LCBO - $19.95 Take a trip... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON July 2020   Matt's review: CheckMate's Queen Taken shows the elegance and structure achievable in their beautiful Golden Mile Bench Chardonnay. A brilliant light golden colour, the nose shows crisp orchard fruits, apple, pear, sweet tropical notes, delicate baking spices, a hint of caramel, and a touch of cedar. Full bodied in a... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON July 2020   Matt's review: Pian di Staffa Riserva Montecucco DOGC showcases the complexity of the Sangiovese from this up-and-coming Tuscan region. Situated in the shadow of the ancient volcano, Monte Amiata, and beside renowned regions where much of the world's finest Sangiovese is produced, including Brunello di Montalcino & Super Tuscan sites,... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON July 2020   Matt's review: This small production single vineyard Rosé is a blend of 90% Cabernet Franc and 10% Syrah from Winemaker's Cut estate vineyards in Oliver, BC. Aromatic field berries, stone fruit, floral blossoms, and a hint of candied strawberry on the nose. Full bodied with a crisp yet creamy texture,... Continue Reading →

Ottawa, ON July 2020   Matt's review: Ribusieri's Le Maciole is a blend of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Petit Verdot, and 10% Syrah, from their Montecucco DOC vineyards in the shadow of the ancient Mount Amiata volcano. An expressive, refreshing, and pleasantly rustic Tuscan wine showing the complexity of this fine Montecucco Rosso at a great... Continue Reading →