Ferrari Trentodoc – No. 1 Sparkling Wine Producer of 2015 & European Winery of the Year – visits Ottawa to showcase their award winning Metodo Classico Bubbly

October 2015, by Matt Steeves. On October 19th, a group of Ottawa-based wine writers and sommeliers, including award winning wine writer, Natalie MacLean ( http://www.nataliemaclean.com ), gathered at Sidedoor Kitchen ( http://www.sidedoorrestaurant.com ) in the Byward Market (in Ottawa, Ontario) to enjoy a structured tasting of traditional method (metodo classico) sparkling wines from Italy's famous... Continue Reading →

October 26, 2015 0

Sparkling Wines for your election party celebration

Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV host Lianne Laing and CTV Guest Sommelier Matt Steeves discussed different sparkling wine options to enjoy during your election party celebrations. We also had a special guest help us out with some sabering, the talented Melissa Lamb gave her best and successfully sabered (on her first try, talk about... Continue Reading →

October 19, 2015 2

Thanksgiving Wine Picks as seen on CTV Morning Live – October 7 2015

October 7, 2015. 7:45AM Theme: Thanksgiving Dinner Wine Picks Guest: Matt Steeves – Sommelier, Wine Writer, & Director with the National Capital Sommelier Guild - follow Matt on Twitter @Quercusvino or http://www.quercusvino.ca Overview: Today on CTV Morning Live, CTV Host Lianne Laing and Guest Somm Matt Steeves showcased some great wines to enjoy with your... Continue Reading →

October 7, 2015 1

The pursuit of excellence at Painted Rock Winery in beautiful British Columbia, Canada

September 2015 - Matt Steeves On September 20, 2015, I had the pleasure of meeting with John Skinner, proprietor at Painted Rock Estate Winery. From the moment you start climbing the long and winding hill to reach this beautiful winery perched up on the Skaha Bench, you gain an appreciation for the elevation that this... Continue Reading →

September 25, 2015 0

Matt’s June 13th Vintages Wine Picks

Here are some stand out beverages to be released on Saturday June 13th, 2015 at Vintages - hint, there are some great Father's Day gift options in this release! First up, Single Malt Scotch - every father's dream gift for Father's Day Ardbeg Perpetuum Islay Single Malt —VINTAGES#: 410928 | 750 mL bottle Ardbeg Perpetuum is regarded... Continue Reading →

June 11, 2015 0

May 2-4 BBQ friendly Wines – As seen on CTV Morning Live May 11, 2015

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 →

May 11, 2015 0

White Wines & Sunshine – a Perfect Pairing!

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 →

April 24, 2015 1

Champagne Cocktails for New Year’s Eve – as seen on CTV Morning Live

This morning Lois and I discussed Champagne Cocktails on our regular wine segment on CTV Morning Live. Watch the video here: Join us again on January 9th 2015 where I'll be presenting Budget Friendly Wines to get you through the Winter without breaking the bank. Saying goodbye to 2014 and hello to 2015 wouldn’t be complete without... Continue Reading →

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