Today on CTV, CTVs Stefan Keys, Melissa Lamb, and Sommelier Matt Steeves were tasting an all-Ontario line-up of local wines and spirits which are delicious, crafted right here in Ontario, and are easily accessible winery-direct or at LCBO. With everything going on these days, having some delicious local Canadian wines and spirits is the perfect way to show your national pride and stay refreshed this spring.
Raising your elbows and a glass of delicious Canadian wine this Spring – Being patriotic never tasted so good! As aired on CFRA News Talk Radio – March 28, 2025
Today on CFRA, CFRAs Patricia Boal and Sommelier Matt Steeves were tasting an all-Ontario line-up of local wines and spirits which are delicious, crafted right here in Ontario, and are easily accessible winery-direct or at LCBO. With everything going on these days, having some delicious local Canadian wines and spirits is the perfect way to show your national pride and stay refreshed this spring.
Sommelier Recommendations for Celebrating Robbie Burns Day as seen on CTV Morning Live
Today on CTV Morning Live, Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some of his top recommended Scotch Whiskies and Scotch cocktails to celebrate Robbie Burns on January 25.
Celebrating Robbie Burns with Scotch Whisky & Whisky Cocktails on CTV Morning Live
Today on CTV Morning Live, Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some of his top recommended Scotch whiskies and Scotch cocktails to celebrate Robbie Burns on January 25.
Toasting New Year’s Eve with Sommelier-recommended drinks as seen on CTV Saskatoon
Today on CTV Morning Live, in preparation for New Year's Eve festivities, CTVs Alex Brown and Sommelier Matt Steeves showed some NYE-perfect wines and cocktails to ensure you and your guests have some fantastic options to serve and enjoy this NYE!
Wine review: Jackson-Triggs 2016 Bourbon Barrel Aged Merlot – $59.95
Ottawa, ON October 2019 Matt's review: Another unique small production hand crafted wine from the talented Niagara-based winemaker, Marco Piccoli, of Jackson-Triggs. Winemakers have many tools to help them produce expressive and different styles of wines each year. Ideally the winemaker is handed perfect grapes with great structure, ripeness, and varietal characteristics to transform into... Continue Reading →
A dram of Scotch whisky to celebrate Robbie Burns Day
Ottawa, ON January 25, 2019 Today on CTV Morning Live, CTVs Annette Goerner, Trisha Owens, and Sommelier Matt Steeves were celebrating Robbie Burns Day by showcasing (and enjoying) some of our favourite drinks from Robbie Burns' native land...Scotch whisky and delicious whisky cocktails! These are all must try drinks if you're celebrating Robbie Burns Day. Check... Continue Reading →
#Scotch review: @TheGlenmorangie #Spios Private Edition No. 9 – available @LCBO
Ottawa, ON May 2018 Matt's review: May 26, 2018, via Vintages throughout Ontario, Glenmorangie released their first single malt Whisky that was fully matured in American ex-Rye Whiskey casks. Labelled "Spios", which is Gaelic for 'spice', and pronounced 'spee-oss', it's the ninth release in their Private Edition Series which over the years have become collectors... Continue Reading →
Writer’s Tears Red Head Irish Single Malt Whiskey @LCBO March 2018
Ottawa, ON March 2018 Matt's review: Wow, such a well balanced and surprisingly soft and integrated Single Malt Irish Whiskey esp at 46%... Amber with a redish hue, with notes of Oloroso Sherry, Manhattan cocktail with fresh orange peel, and spicy plum. The subtle smoky single malt characteristics show up on the finish which contributes handsomely... Continue Reading →
