Canadian Sommelier, On-Air (TV, radio) Wine & Spirits Somm, Valpolicella Wine Specialist
Ottawa, ON June 2017 Matt's review: From the very southern end of Italy, in the famous 'heel' of Italy's boot, Puglia produces delicious deeply flavorful wines, such as Negroamaro. Torrevento's 100% Negroamaro is nearly black in colour with a deep ruby hue. The nose shows dark black fruits, some stewed, black cherry, liquorice root,... Continue Reading →
CTV Ottawa Morning Live June 15th, 2017 Theme: Iconic Canadian Wines for Canada 150 Celebrations (and Father’s Day gifting!) Overview: Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV’s Lianne Laing, Henry Burris, and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some iconic Canadian wines that demonstrate how great Canada’s wine scene has become. These wines represent some of... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON June 2017 Matt's review: CheckMate Artisanal Winery is quickly becoming recognized as one of Canada's leading wineries, producing world-class Chardonnay and Merlot from their Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC winery. 2014 Fool's Mate Chardonnay is a gorgeous expression of Okanagan Chardonnay from five of their estate vineyards between Black Sage Bench, Golden... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON May 2017 Matt's review: Stratus White represents the finest white wine that this acclaimed Niagara-on-the-Lake winery produces. Winemaker J-L Groux selects the very best grapes from a handful of varieties to incorporate into this premium white wine, and after countless blends, the best representation of the vintage is showcased in the final... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON May 2017 Matt's review: Kannuk Vodka comes in an exceptionally modern, substantial and well designed bottle which will stand out on any top shelf but for me it's what inside this work of art that commands some attention. Brilliant clear color with fresh aromas of almond croissant, white cake, delicate spice, and... Continue Reading →
Napa Valley, California Matt's review: Alpha Omega's Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the splendour and greatness that’s capable in ultra premium To Kalon Cabernet. Internationally acclaimed winemaker Jean Hoefliger has produced another world-class wine that showcases just how great To Kalon wine can be, especially when ingenious winemaking enhance and elevate the perfectly structured... Continue Reading →
April 17, 2016 Theme: Blind Wine Tasting Challenge on CTV Morning Live… Red? White? Can anyone tell the difference? Today on CTV Morning Live we tried a fun wine tasting challenge. The challenge was to taste a few wines blindfolded and try to guess what’s in the glass. Is it a red, a... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON March 2017 Matt's review: Award winning winery, and Canadian winemaking pioneers, Chateau des Charmes, have created a truly unique, one-of-a-kind expression of Gamay Noir, in fact it's formally known as Gamay Noir 'Droit'. Sourced from the Niagara region's warmest and one of the most prestigious sub-appellations, St. David's Bench, this otherwise typically lighter... Continue Reading →
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