Canadian Sommelier, On-Air (TV, radio) Wine & Spirits Somm, Valpolicella Wine Specialist
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 →
December 14, 2016 – Ottawa, ON Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV’s Melissa Lamb and Sommelier Matt Steeves discussed top wine picks for entertaining and gifting this holiday season. Check out the CTV video here Gifting a special bottle of wine to someone that appreciates it makes for a great gift this time of year.... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON December 2016 The Lane Vineyard Block 14 Basket Press Shiraz 2013 - $29.95 Matt's review: The Lane Vineyard continues to impress me with the premium wines they're producing from their boutique winery in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. Block 14 Basket Press Shiraz comes from a small parcel on their estate vineyard... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON December 2016 Holiday shopping tip: This may be the most suitable (educational, tasty, and sought after) gift for any wine/Port lover on your shopping list this holiday season. Matt's review: Port, the storied fortified wine from Portugal, is loved by many around the world for its rich and refreshing characteristics that are simply... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON November 2016 G. Marquis Single Vineyard Niagara Stone Road Chardonnay 2014 - $15.95 Matt's review: A delicious value-priced full-bodied Niagara-on-the-Lake Chardonnay that shows just how rich and textured a 'cool-climate' Chardonnay can be. G. Marquis didn't hold back when they produced this bold and flavourful barrel-aged Chardonnay that shows crisp yellow apple, baked... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON November 2016 Sartori Montegradella Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2012 Matt's review: Sartori's Montegradella Valpolicella Classico Superiore is a fantastic value priced wine that shows the greatness this storied Valpolicella winery can achieve at such a bargain price! Ruby red, the sweet baking spices, in particular clove, jump from the glass while the dried fruits,... Continue Reading →
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