Canadian Sommelier, On-Air (TV, radio) Wine & Spirits Somm, Valpolicella Wine Specialist
November 14, 2015 - Ottawa, Ontario. Here are some terrific wines I've tasted recently for which I'd highly recommend checking out this holiday season. From value priced entertaining wines to higher priced gifting wines, sparklers and still wine, there are some real beauties here that will make your holiday season that much more enjoyable. Many... Continue Reading →
By Matt Steeves I recently enjoyed a structured tasting of Ruffino wines led by the knowledgable and charismatic Beppe d'Andrea, Ruffino's Global Brand Ambassador, at the ever impressive Social Restaurant in the Byward Market in Ottawa, Ontario. Beppe d'Andrea, a certified AIS Professional Sommelier, and experienced winemaker, cellar master, viticulturist, and chef, has led a... Continue Reading →
October 2015, by Matt Steeves. On October 19th, a group of Ottawa-based wine writers and sommeliers, including award winning wine writer, Natalie MacLean ( http://www.nataliemaclean.com ), gathered at Sidedoor Kitchen ( http://www.sidedoorrestaurant.com ) in the Byward Market (in Ottawa, Ontario) to enjoy a structured tasting of traditional method (metodo classico) sparkling wines from Italy's famous... Continue Reading →
Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV host Lianne Laing and CTV Guest Sommelier Matt Steeves discussed different sparkling wine options to enjoy during your election party celebrations. We also had a special guest help us out with some sabering, the talented Melissa Lamb gave her best and successfully sabered (on her first try, talk about... Continue Reading →
October 7, 2015. 7:45AM Theme: Thanksgiving Dinner Wine Picks Guest: Matt Steeves – Sommelier, Wine Writer, & Director with the National Capital Sommelier Guild - follow Matt on Twitter @Quercusvino or http://www.quercusvino.ca Overview: Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV Host Lianne Laing and Guest Somm Matt Steeves showcased some great wines to enjoy with your... Continue Reading →
September 2015 - Matt Steeves On September 20, 2015, I had the pleasure of meeting with John Skinner, proprietor at Painted Rock Estate Winery. From the moment you start climbing the long and winding hill to reach this beautiful winery perched up on the Skaha Bench, you gain an appreciation for the elevation that this... Continue Reading →
September 11, 2015. 8:40AM Theme: Back to School Wines Guest: Matt Steeves – Sommelier, Wine Writer, & Director with the National Capital Sommelier Guild - follow Matt on Twitter @Quercusvino or http://www.quercusvino.ca Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV Guest Sommelier Matt Steeves and CTV Host Lianne Laing showcased some great wines to enjoy this Back... Continue Reading →
Matt's top #wine picks from the Vintages' September 5th release...
Here are my top picks from the August 22 Vintages release. Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay - Vintages $22.95 Crisp and creamy, an uber value priced Chardonnay from Napa Valley that over delivers on taste. Tropical fruit, melon, pineapple, and yellow apple on the nose and palate. Creamy and delicious, highly recommend enjoying this with roast poultry,... Continue Reading →
CTV Ottawa Morning Live July 23, 2015. 9:35AM Theme: Sunny Summer Drinks Today on CTV Morning Live, Matt and the CTV hostess Melissa Lamb, showcased some refreshing wines and ice cold cocktails to enjoy throughout the summer. The video can be seen here: http://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=663260 Now that the sweltering summer heat is here, it’s a perfect... Continue Reading →
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