2016 End Game is a rich and concentrated expression of ultra premium Okanagan Merlot.
93+ pts wine review: CheckMate Artisanal Winery End Game Merlot 2016
wine review: Inniskillin Montague Vineyard Chardonnay 2020 – Four Mile Creek VQA
Ottawa, ON July 2022 Matt's review: Inniskillin's Montague Vineyard Chardonnay showcases the best from their finest single vineyard site in the Four Mile Creek sub-appellation of the Niagara Peninsula. Golden yellow, this expressive Chardonnay shows ripe orchard fruit, melon, toast and lanolin on the nose. Full bodied and very creamy, look for baked apple and... Continue Reading →
wine review: Kim Crawford Prosecco Extra Dry
enowned New Zealand-based winery, Kim Crawford, has launched their first Prosecco from northern Italy, leveraging their long track record of producing internationally acclaimed wines with the growing admiration for Italian Prosecco…
Waterdog Portugal Red 2020 – on sale at LCBO until May 22
Ottawa, ON May 2022 Waterdog Portugal is much more than a wine with a great label at a bargain price. This red blend combines two popular Portugese varietals (Castelao and Touriga Nacional) in a very tasty, sessionable, and crowd-pleasing style.Look for dark cherry, stewed fruit, and sweet spices on the nose and palate. Medium bodied... Continue Reading →
wine review: Benjamin Bridge Brut Rosé 2017
Ottawa, ON February 2022 Matt's review: Benjamin Bridge's 2017 Brut Rosé is an elegant traditional method sparkling wine that showcases the incredible freshness and complexity of flavours winemaker J-B Deslauriers delivers from their coastal-influenced vineyards along Canada's east coast. A blend of 60% Pinot Noir, and 40% Chardonnay, it presents with a faint copper colour,... Continue Reading →
Impress the In-Laws with holiday-perfect wines as seen on CTV Morning Live Vancouver
CTVs Kriss Vann and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcase some great wines and spirits which are sure to impress the in-laws this holiday season. Wines that will suit every palate and budget, including white, red, bubbly, and some spirits too. And whether you're celebrating in-person with your bubble, or dropping off some holiday cheer for a virtual gathering, these are some great options to check-out this season.
Guaranteed to impress the In-Laws this Holiday Season with these fantastic wines and spirits as seen on CHCH Hamilton
CHCHs Bob Cowan and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some great wines and spirits which are sure to impress the in-laws this holiday season. Wines that will impress every palate, including white, red, bubbly, and some spirits too.
wine review: CedarCreek Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Ottawa, ON November 2021 Matt's review; Fresh and fragrant, this Okanagan Sauvignon Blanc shows crisp citrus, freshly squeezed lime, sweet lemon grass, and great minerality. A beautiful expression of fine Okanagan Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy with aged cheddar, creamy herb chicken, and spicy Asian cuisine. Tasted November 2020. 90 points. Matt Steeves - http://www.quercusvino.ca Available winery... Continue Reading →
wine review: Delas Saint-Esprit Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2019
Ottawa, ON May 2021 Matt's review: A wonderful extra dry Rosé from the Cotes-du-Rhone, France. Crisp and textured, this wine is ideally suited to enjoy all year round with small plates, charcuterie, salads with goat cheese and tangy vinaigrette, and is outstanding when enjoyed with those dishes in the summer sun. Serve chilled and enjoy... Continue Reading →
wine review: Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 available at LCBO May 29
Ottawa, ON May 2021 Matt's review: Prisoner Wine Co makes some seriously bold and delicious wines, and Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon is guilty of exactly that! A blend of 80% Cab, 10% Petite Sirah, 5% Syrah, and 5% Merlot, sourced from several regions in California's Central and North Coasts, including Monterey, Lodi, Paso, Sonoma, and Mendocino... Continue Reading →
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