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Matt Steeves

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  Ottawa, ON

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Memorable Wine

1996 Chateau d'Yquem - a gift from my bro

First Wine

Probably a German Riesling or a Cali white blend, in a box, in the late 80s.
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Unusual Wine Experience

Chardonnay in the park. There's a great story to go along with that.
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Matt's Value White Wine Holiday Picks

  
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Freixenet Carta Nevada Brut Cava
Freixenet Carta Nevada Brut Cava

Penedes, Spain

Alcohol: 11.5%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml

 

LCBO: 216887  Check Stock

BC: 74757  Check Stock

SAQ: 11028332  Check Stock

ANBL: 74757  Check Stock

88/100

$17.00

Ruffino Prosecco
Ruffino Prosecco

Tuscany, Italy

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2016‐2019

 

LCBO: 467811  Check Stock

BC: 192153  Check Stock

SAQ: 12270489  Check Stock

ANBL: 4227  Check Stock

NSLC: 1017909

Alberta: 756977

91/100

$16.95

Hinterland Sparkling Wine Whitecap Method Charmat 2012
Hinterland Sparkling Wine Whitecap Method Charmat 2012

V.Q.A., Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada

Alcohol: 12%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2013‐2017

 

LCBO: 332809  Check Stock

90/100

$22.00

Rosewood Estates Winery & Meadery Sémillon 2011
Rosewood Estates Winery & Meadery Sémillon 2011

V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

Alcohol: 12.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2013‐2015

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

 

LCBO: 177758  Check Stock

88/100

$17.95

Dr. Loosen Dr. L Sparkling Riesling
Dr. Loosen Dr. L Sparkling Riesling

Deutscher Sekt, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

Alcohol: 12%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2012‐2015

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

 

LCBO: 296095  Check Stock

BC: 158501  Check Stock

89/100

$13.95

Tollgate Chardonnay 2011
Tollgate Chardonnay 2011

Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2013‐2015

$22.00

Rosewood Estates Winery & Meadery Select Sémillon 2012
Rosewood Estates Winery & Meadery Select Sémillon 2012

Beamsville Bench, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Alcohol: 15%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2014‐2019

$18.00

Rosewood Estates Winery Estate Riesling 2011
Rosewood Estates Winery Estate Riesling 2011

Beamsville Bench, On, Canada

Alcohol: 12%  Sweetness: Dry  Drink: 2013‐2018

$16.00

Rosewood Süssreserve Riesling 2012
Rosewood Süssreserve Riesling 2012

Beamsville Bench, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Alcohol: 11.2%  Sweetness: Medium  750 ml  Drink: 2014‐2018

 

LCBO: 258806  Check Stock

$14.95

La Frenz Estate Winery Chardonnay 2012
La Frenz Estate Winery Chardonnay 2012

Naramata Bench, BC V.Q.A., Canada

Alcohol: 13%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2013‐2016

 

LCBO: 716639  Check Stock

BC: 716639  Check Stock

Alberta: 716639

$22.00



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