Canadian Sommelier, On-Air (TV, radio) Wine & Spirits Somm, Valpolicella Wine Specialist
Ottawa, ON January 2017 Matt's review: Sweet vanilla and rich stewed fruit on the nose and palate. Rich and balanced, this is a super star of a wine for any social gathering. Guaranteed to be a hit, this is a buy by the case wine. Great on its own, it's also great when paired with... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON January 2017 Matt's review: Rich and robust, this value-priced wine is jam packed with smoky dark and dried fruit, black plums, baking spice, sweet cigar box, and leather. A very impressive wine at a bargain of a price! Enjoy with stews, chili, and smoky BBQ fare. Tasted January 2017. 90 points. Matt... Continue Reading →
January 2017 Ottawa, ON Matt's review: La Pieve's 2011 Barolo is full-bodied with layers of dried fruit, leather, rose, spice, tar. Complex and balanced, with great texture, this fine Barolo is drinking beautifully now and will show great over the next decade. Tasted January 2017. 92+ points. Matt Steeves - http://www.mattswinepicks.com Available at LCBO -... Continue Reading →
January 2017 Ottawa, ON Matt's review: Rosewood's super popular Merlot is back after a tough winter a few years ago that damaged some of their vines. Well that much loved Merlot is making a return and the 2013 vintage is beautiful! Remarkably ripe, with smoky dark fruit, sweet baking spice, cedar and herbs on the nose... Continue Reading →
January 2017 Ottawa, ON Matt's 2013 review: In 2012 Rosewood produced their first vintage of Fume Blanc. Made from 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Semillon, 50% is barrel aged for 6 months in large 500L old french oak, the balance in stainless steel. The result is a crisp wine with beautiful fruit expression. On the... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON December 2016 Matt's review: A fantastic traditional method sparkling wine from the Niagara Peninsula! Jackson-Triggs' Entourage Grand Reserve 2012 Sparkling Brut is a fine example of the high-quality and value-priced vintage sparkling wines that Canada is producing and excelling at with more and more international acclaim each year. A recent Double Gold and... Continue Reading →
December 30, 2016 - Ottawa, ON Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV's Sarah Freemark, Stefan Oliver Keyes, and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some super tasty sparkling wines and easy to make Champagne Cocktails to enjoy at your New Year's Eve celebrations. Here are the links to the two segments that aired on CTV Morning Live:... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON December 2016 Matt's review: Benjamin Bridge has been making a real fizz in the sparkling wine scene over the past decade. This Nova Scotia (Canada) based winery is producing sparkling wines that rival those from Champagne and other storied wine regions around the world. A combination of ideal terroir for producing crisp &... Continue Reading →
December 2016 Ottawa, ON Matt's review: The Foreign Affair Winery continues to impress with their appassimento winemaking techniques. The value-priced 2014 Conspiracy is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (46%), Cabernet Franc (40%), and Merlot (14%) that once pressed was re-passed and allowed to ferment on the skins of the naturally dried (appassimento) grapes before it... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON December 2016 Matt's review: Immediately upon pouring this fine wine you're greeted with rich and inviting aromas that draw you in with intrigue and piqued interest. Ruby red with a garnet hue, the nose shows rich plum, cherry, balsamic, leather, spice, and dried herbs. Flavours of cherry, plum, balsamic, and leather persist on... Continue Reading →
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