Canadian Sommelier, On-Air (TV, radio) Wine & Spirits Somm, Valpolicella Wine Specialist
Ottawa, ON September 2017 Matt's review: CheckMate Artisanal Winery produces some of the finest Chardonnay and Merlot in the world from their Golden Mile Bench winery situated in Canada's wine capital, Oliver, BC. The 2013 Black Rook Merlot is an outstanding expression of ultra premium Okanagan Merlot. Sourced from the Black Sage Bench, Black Rook... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON September 2017 Matt's review: A blend of 85% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 5% Canaiolo, and 5% Colorino from the Colli Senesi subregion of Chianti. Like many of the world's fine wines, Palagetto's Chianti is hand harvested, fermented in concrete tanks, and aged in large oak barrels. The result is a very fragrant and complex... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON September 2017 13th Street Winery's 2016 Burger Blend is a fine assemblage of 70% Gamay Noir, 29% Pinot Noir, and 1% Merlot from the Niagara Peninsula. Each year Burger Blend is becoming increasingly renowned for its food friendly and refreshing style that makes it ideally suited for enjoying with your favourite grilled grub.... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON September, 2017 Matt's review: This beautiful Okanagan Chardonnay, from Canada's Wine Capital, is a terrific example of the world-class wines Burrowing Owl is producing from their picturesque winery located along the Black Sage Road in Oliver, BC. The grapes are grown in their estate vineyards immediately adjacent to their beautiful winery and the... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON September 2017 Matt's review: This beautiful Okanagan Pinot, from Canada's Wine Capital, is a terrific example of the world-class wines Burrowing Owl is producing from their picturesque winery located along the Black Sage Road in Oliver, BC. Their 2015 Pinot shows a medium ruby red colour with a garnet hue. Very complex,... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON August 2017 This fine Brandy is being released at LCBO as part of their In Store Discovery offerings, on Saturday August 19th. Highly recommend picking up a bottle, or three, as it's a great drink to enjoy after a meal and will be terrific this Christmas as a gift to any connoisseur, or... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON August, 2017 Matt's review: 13th Street's 2016 Gamay Noir showcases their new modern-retro label but with that same delicious Gamay inside which Ontario wine lovers are becoming increasing focused on for its food friendly and refreshing characteristics. As Ontario is one of the top producers of world-class Gamay (second only to the French wine... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON August, 2017 Matt's review: Gorgeous fragrant bouquet with dried fruit, clove, smoked bacon, sous bois, and graphite on the nose. Beautifully balanced, it's elegant with a remarkably supple texture. The palate shows layers of dark fruit, figs, plum, and spice with a long and inviting finish. An exceptional wine with terrific structure... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON August 4, 2017 Today's theme: Refreshing and easy to make wine cocktails for summer entertaining. Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV's Melissa Lamb and Sommelier Matt Steeves whipped-up some super refreshing and easy to make wine cocktails that are perfect for your long weekend summer entertaining. Check out the CTV video here! Entertaining... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON July 2017 Matt's review: Lunessence's 2015 Merlot is an exceptional expression of a premium Okanagan Merlot, a varietal that the Okanagan excels in, and for which this would be a terrific benchmark for both quality and complexity. The 2015 Merlot is very expressive, with a bouquet full of spicy plum, fig, mocha,... Continue Reading →
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