Canadian Sommelier, On-Air (TV, radio) Wine & Spirits Somm, Valpolicella Wine Specialist
Summer 2016, Ottawa, ON. By: Matt Steeves, Sommelier and Wine Writer. I LOVE Sauvignon Blanc and I love fresh oysters. So naturally when I saw this pairing I had to share! Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc represents some of the best of what New Zealand has to offer, with fresh, vivid flavours that consistently showcase the diverse... Continue Reading →
Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some delicious award winning Canadian wines that would be great for your Canada Day celebrations.
Gorgeous artwork by the talented Andy Potts - check out his site: andy-potts.com CTV Ottawa Morning Live May 16th, 2016. 8:20AM Theme: Matt’s Long Weekend Wine Picks & Pro Tips Today on CTV Morning Live, Sommelier Matt Steeves and the talented Lianne Laing showcased some terrific BBQ friendly wines to enjoy this long weekend, and throughout... Continue Reading →
February 8, 2016 - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Today on CTV Morning Live, Lianne Laing and I showcased some super sexy wines and foods that will make your Valentine's day celebrations sweeter than you had ever imagined. Check out the video of the segment here: CTV Morning Live Video A great wine and food pairing, like... Continue Reading →
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 →
December 9, 2015 – Ottawa, ON Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV’s host, Lianne Laing, and Sommelier Matt Steeves discussed top wine picks for entertaining this holiday season. Matt's Holiday Wine Picks and Tips for Entertaining as seen on CTV Morning Live People often ask me for suggestions on tasty ($10-$20) wines they could consider... Continue Reading →
Here are some beautiful iconic wines mostly from the November 28th Vintages release which would be ideal wine gifts for any wine lover this holiday season. Matt's tasted these all recently and selected some of the finest for your consideration. These storied wines may not be 'value-priced' yet they're all delicious and known around the world for exactly that!
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 →
May 11th, 2015 - CTV Morning Live Today on CTV Morning Live, Host Lianne Laing and Matt showcased some terrific wines to enjoy this long weekend, and throughout the summer. Check out the video here: BBQ Wines for May 2-4 long weekend - As seen on CTV Morning Live May 11th May 2-4 weekend is... Continue Reading →
CTV Ottawa Morning Live April 24th, 2015. 8:45AM Theme: White Wines & Sunshine - A perfect pairing! By: Matt Steeves – Sommelier, Wine Writer, & Director with the National Capital Sommelier Guild Overview: Matt and CTV host, Sarah Freemark, tasted some terrific white wines to enjoy this spring and over the summer. http://youtu.be/5FqKYgwbAYY Check out... Continue Reading →
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