Canadian Sommelier, On-Air (TV, radio) Wine & Spirits Somm, Valpolicella Wine Specialist
By Matt Steeves Ontario has earned an international reputation for Icewine and, increasingly, for exceptional traditional-method sparkling wine. Now, a new VQA sparkling wine category brings those two strengths together in a distinctly Canadian way. Introducing Fracette (pronounced frah-SET), a new Brut-style sparkling wine in which VQA Icewine is used to initiate the second fermentation... Continue Reading →
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…
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 →
Ottawa, ON July 2021 Matt's review: Winemaker's Cut Fidelia blends 95% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscat Canelli from Deadman Lake Vineyard in the heart of the Okanagan, to produce an easy to love style of sparkling wine that will shine in any setting. Fidelia 2020 shows delicious orchard and tropical fruit, floral notes, and a... Continue Reading →
Ring in the New Year with this incredible sparkling Icewine. A textural experience like no other. 96 points.
Ottawa, ON June 2020 Matt's review: Jackson-Triggs' 2016 Entourage Grand Reserve Brut - A very impressive high quality sparking wine from this well known Niagara-on-the-Lake winery. At $29.95, Jackson-Triggs' Entourage Grand Reserve Brut has become a Sommelier favourite with each vintage given its consistent quality yet at a fraction of the price sparkling wines of... Continue Reading →
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 →
Today on CTV Morning Live, Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased several delicious sparkling wines and Champagne Cocktails to enjoy on New Year's Eve.
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 →
