Canadian Sommelier, On-Air (TV, radio) Wine & Spirits Somm, Valpolicella Wine Specialist
Wondering which wine to serve with your Turkey dinner this Thanksgiving long weekend? Today on CTV, CTVs Lianne Laing and Sommelier Matt Steeves offered up some tasty options that are sure to complement your special Thanksgiving dinner!
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: Stratus Red 2012 - This impressive Niagara-on-the-Lake winery consistently produces some of the finest wines available in Ontario. 2012 was the best growing season the winery had experienced which enabled the grapes to achieve their optimal ripeness thereby contributing to the big and bold style that this red... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON April 2017 Matt's review: Icellars Estate Winery 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the finest Ontario Cabernet Sauvignon's I can recall tasting! This boutique winery from Niagara-on-the-Lake produces a very limited amount of wine, including only 150 cases of Cabernet, with every drop benefiting from their exceptional care and attention to detail in... Continue Reading →
March 13, 2017 – Ottawa, ON Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV’s Lianne Laing, Henry Burris, and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased value priced wine picks that are ideally suited for enjoying this time of year as we transition from winter to spring. Check out our video here While there's still a fair amount of snow on... Continue Reading →
February, 2017 Ottawa, ON Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV's Lianne Laing and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some sexy wine picks for a romantic Valentine's date night. Check out the video on CTV Morning Live here This year I decided to showcase some of my favourite wines from romantic wine regions, including Niagara, Okanagan Valley, California,... Continue Reading →
December 14, 2016 – Ottawa, ON Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV’s Melissa Lamb and Sommelier Matt Steeves discussed top wine picks for entertaining and gifting this holiday season. Check out the CTV video here Gifting a special bottle of wine to someone that appreciates it makes for a great gift this time of year.... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON December 2016 The Lane Vineyard Block 14 Basket Press Shiraz 2013 - $29.95 Matt's review: The Lane Vineyard continues to impress me with the premium wines they're producing from their boutique winery in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. Block 14 Basket Press Shiraz comes from a small parcel on their estate vineyard... Continue Reading →
Ottawa, ON December 2016 Holiday shopping tip: This may be the most suitable (educational, tasty, and sought after) gift for any wine/Port lover on your shopping list this holiday season. Matt's review: Port, the storied fortified wine from Portugal, is loved by many around the world for its rich and refreshing characteristics that are simply... Continue Reading →
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