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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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Modus Ruffino 2011
Modus Ruffino 2011

Tuscany I.G.T., Italy

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2015‐2021

Plush Pork Wine

 

LCBO: 912956  Check Stock

SAQ: 11442664  Check Stock

ANBL: 3636  Check Stock

NSLC: 1013968

93/100

$32.95

Benjamin Bridge Méthode Classique Brut 2008
Benjamin Bridge Méthode Classique Brut 2008

Nova Scotia, Canada

Alcohol: 11.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml

Sensational Shellfish Wine

 

LCBO: 415983  Check Stock

BC: 313106  Check Stock

NSLC: 1018464

93/100

$45.00

Luce Luce Della Vite 2011
Luce Luce Della Vite 2011

Tuscany I.G.T., Italy

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2015‐2028

Gorgeous Gift Wine

 

LCBO: 685263  Check Stock

BC: 139615  Check Stock

98/100

$99.95

Pahlmeyer Chardonnay 2013
Pahlmeyer Chardonnay 2013

Napa Valley, California, United States

Alcohol: 14.9%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2013‐2019

Gorgeous Gift Wine

 

LCBO: 147454  Check Stock

$96.95

Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Napa Valley, California, United States

Alcohol: 13.7%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2012‐2018

 

LCBO: 936039  Check Stock

BC: 115964  Check Stock

NSLC: 1004612

$122.95

Pahlmeyer Chardonnay 2012
Pahlmeyer Chardonnay 2012

Napa Valley, California, United States

Alcohol: 14.9%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2011‐2018

 

LCBO: 147454  Check Stock

$79.95

Sassicaia Bolgheri-Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido Cabernet blend 2011
Sassicaia Bolgheri-Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido Cabernet blend 2011

D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2010‐2025

 

LCBO: 27611  Check Stock

BC: 145383  Check Stock

SAQ: 743393  Check Stock

NSLC: 1002530

$184.95



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