Ring in the New Year with this incredible sparkling Icewine. A textural experience like no other. 96 points.
Wine review: 2018 Inniskillin Sparkling Vidal Icewine – 96 points – A decadent treat for ringing in your 2021 NYE
Champagne & Champage Cocktails for New Year’s Eve Celebrations as seen on CTV Morning Live
Ottawa, ON December 31, 2019 Today on CTV Morning Live, in preparation for New Year's Eve festivities, CTVs Trisha Owens, Leslie Roberts, and Sommelier Matt Steeves showed some NYE perfect sparkling wines, how to open those bottles without incident (and with confidence!), and some ways to jazz them up by making ‘Champagne Cocktails’. There’s no... Continue Reading →
99 point #wine review: Inniskillin Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine 2017 – textural nirvana
Ottawa, ON March 2019 Matt's review: Iconic Canadian winery, Inniskillin, is renowned for their luxurious Icewines as they consistently deliver the most impressive style of sweet, full bodied, richly textured, and incredibly refreshing (dessert) wine that's sought after in the finest dining establishments around the world. Their 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine, a first for... Continue Reading →
Valentine’s Wines on CFRA News Talk Radio with Dahlia Kurtz, host of “The Goods with Dahlia Kurtz”
February, 2019 Ottawa, ON Today on CFRA News talk Radio, on The Goods with Dahlia Kurtz, Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some sexy wine picks that are perfectly suited for a romantic Valentine’s date night. Listen to our segment here - The Goods with Dahlia Kurtz (talking wine for Valentine's Day with Sommelier Matt Steeves)... Check... Continue Reading →
wine review: Icellars Riesling Icewine 2016 – $48 (200ml)
Ottawa, ON July 2018 Matt's review: Niagara's ultra premium boutique winery, Icellars Estate Winery, produced a stunning Riesling Icewine that highlights the strength of the exceptional 2016 vintage. Picked on December 24th, and bottled in spring 2017, this decadent and refreshing wine showcases beautifully the strengths of Niagara Riesling in a style that Canada does better... Continue Reading →
Sexy Valentine’s Date Night Wines
February, 2018 Ottawa, ON Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV’s Henry Burris and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some sexy wine picks that are perfectly suited for a romantic Valentine’s date night. Check out the full CTV video here. When planning a special Valentine's date night, there are so many terrific wine styles from all over... Continue Reading →
Spooky Halloween Cocktails as seen on @CTVOttMornLive
October 31, 2017 Theme: Spooky Halloween Cocktails Today on CTV Morning Live, CTVs Trisha Owens and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some spooky Halloween cocktails and horrifyingly delicious wines to enjoy with your Halloween festivities. Check out the CTV video here! Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or offering neighbours an adult treat during their Trick... Continue Reading →
95 pts #wine review: @InniskillinWine Sparkling Cabernet Franc #Icewine
Ottawa, ON June 2017 Matt's review: Iconic Canadian winery, Inniskillin, is world renowned for their luxurious Icewines, and their sparkling Cabernet Franc Icewine is totally next level! By combining a few of my favourite elements of the Ontario wine industry, namely Cabernet Franc, Icewine, and bubbly, Inniskillin has achieved a profoundly expressive, richly textured,... Continue Reading →
Spring Wines and California comes to Ottawa
CTV Ottawa Morning Live April 6th, 2016. Today on CTV Morning Live, Sommelier Matt Steeves and the talented Melissa Lamb showcased some terrific wines to enjoy this spring as part of our regular wine segment. We also tasted some wonderful Californian wines to get ourselves primed for Ottawa's California Wine Fair on April 8th at... Continue Reading →
Chinese New Year Wine Pairings
With Chinese New Year arriving I thought I'd showcase some wine and food pairings that would be terrific for your celebrations during this festive time. I came across several of these pairings from the acclaimed Canadian Icewine producer, Inniskillin. Inniskillin is world-renowned for their ultra premium (Canadian) Icewine; a style of wine that only a select few regions... Continue Reading →
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