Canadian Sommelier, On-Air (TV, radio) Wine & Spirits Somm, Valpolicella Wine Specialist
Vancouver, BC February 2017 Matt's 95 point review: Tinhorn Creek Vineyards' Oldfield Series Syrah is their ultra premium showcase wine that reflects the incredible potential that's being tapped into throughout the Golden Mile Bench in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. With only 72 cases produced, this prized wine is a rare treat for those fortunate enough... Continue Reading →
On March 24th Music and Beyond is hosting a live wine auction in Ottawa. If you've never been to a live wine auction, Ottawa's Music and Beyond auctions are a great experience and offer plenty of aged vintage wines at very affordable prices, along with a full range of iconic (aka higher cost) wines so there's... Continue Reading →
February 2017 Ottawa, ON Matt's review: Santa Margherita has jumped into the world of Valpolicella with their inaugural vintage (2014) Ripasso and did they ever succeed! A blend of 40% Corvina, 40% Corvinone, and 20% Rondinella, the wine was re-passed over the pomace of their not-yet released Amarone and allowed to ferment once again for two... Continue Reading →
February 2017 Ottawa, ON Matt's review: Wow! This Tuscan Sangiovese (made with two different Sangiovese clones) is chalked-full of flavour and texture. Dried cherry, plum, herbs, spice and leather on the nose. Dry with dusty tannins, the cherry and spice persist on the finish. This is a super value-priced wine that's guaranteed to get a... Continue Reading →
February, 2017 Ottawa, ON Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV's Lianne Laing and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some sexy wine picks for a romantic Valentine's date night. Check out the video on CTV Morning Live here This year I decided to showcase some of my favourite wines from romantic wine regions, including Niagara, Okanagan Valley, California,... Continue Reading →
January 25, 2017 Today on CTV Morning Live as part of Wellness Wednesday, CTV's Lianne Laing and Sommelier Matt Steeves discussed a topic that is top of mind for many these days, calories. In fact we focused on calories in wines, yes, I'm sorry to break it to you but there are calories in wines.... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON January 2017 Matt's review: Esteemed Napa producer, Rutherford Ranch, has launched a new label that's attracting a lot of attention for the quality and complexity it brings at such remarkable value. Rutherford Ranch’s latest offering, in its debut vintage (2014), is the 2 Range Napa Valley Red Wine. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,... Continue Reading →
January 2017 Ottawa, ON Matt's review: Gamay Noir is becoming increasingly popular with wine lovers for its food friendly and refreshing characteristics. Furthermore, it just happens that Ontario is one of the top producers of world-class Gamay (second only to the French wine region Beaujolais where they produce exclusively Gamay), so we’ve got some... Continue Reading →
January 2017 Ottawa, ON Matt's review: What a fantastic Brunello, each and every year, especially this 2011 vintage. Made from 100% Sangiovese from their estate vineyard in Montalcino, it shows smoky plum, leather, cedar, and sweet cigar box on the nose and palate. Huge flavour, texture, and structure, this Brunello is a great treat to... Continue Reading →
January 2017 Ottawa, ON Celebrate the 258th anniversary of Scottish poet and lyricist, Robert Burns, on January 25, 2017, with a glass of Arran's Robert Burns Single Malt Scotch. At $49.95 this is one of the lower cost single malt Scotch options available making it a must try and ideal to enjoy in a creamy... Continue Reading →
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