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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 Holiday Wine Picks 2014

  
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Oyster Bay Cuvée Rosé Sparkling Wine
Oyster Bay Cuvée Rosé Sparkling Wine

New Zealand

Alcohol: 12%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2014‐2017

Sensational Shellfish Wine

 

LCBO: 238187  Check Stock

BC: 772079  1 in stock

SAQ: 11565023  Check Stock

NSLC: 1020789

90/100

$21.95

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2013
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2013

Marlborough, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2014‐2018

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

 

LCBO: 590414  Check Stock

BC: 111302  Check Stock

SAQ: 10826105  Check Stock

ANBL: 814098  Check Stock

NSLC: 1007066

91/100

$19.95

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina 2010
Marchesi de Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina 2010

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2013‐2018

Complete Cheese Pizza Wine

 

LCBO: 107276  Check Stock

BC: 107276  2,312 in stock

SAQ: 107276  Check Stock

NSLC: 1000597

90/100

$21.95

Errázuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Errázuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Aconcagua Valley, Chile

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2014‐2017

Luscious Lamb Wine

 

LCBO: 335174  Check Stock

BC: 287805  Check Stock

SAQ: 335174  Check Stock

ANBL: 335174  Check Stock

NSLC: 1008759

90/100

$21.95

Axia Alpha Estate Syrah Xinomavro 2010
Axia Alpha Estate Syrah Xinomavro 2010

Florina P.G.I., Greece

Alcohol: 13.6%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2014‐2018

Complete Cheese Pizza Wine

 

LCBO: 392282  Check Stock

BC: 239897  Check Stock

89/100

$17.95

Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Marlborough, New Zealand

Alcohol: 12.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2014‐2017

Sensational Shellfish Wine

 

LCBO: 426601  Check Stock

BC: 342360  7,162 in stock

SAQ: 11974951  Check Stock

NSLC: 1005024

89/100

$20.00

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Marlborough, New Zealand

Alcohol: 11%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2013‐2018

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

 

LCBO: 316570  Check Stock

BC: 316570  Check Stock

SAQ: 316570  Check Stock

ANBL: 316570  Check Stock

NSLC: 1003019

90/100

$18.95

Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2013
Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2013

Marlborough, New Zealand

Alcohol: 13.7%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2013‐2017

Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine

 

LCBO: 326728  Check Stock

BC: 326728  4,263 in stock

SAQ: 10383691  Check Stock

ANBL: 326728  Check Stock

NSLC: 1007050

89/100

$18.95

Sterling Merlot 2011
Sterling Merlot 2011

Napa Valley, California, United States

Alcohol: 13.1%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2013‐2018

 

LCBO: 330241  Check Stock

BC: 330241  Check Stock

92/100

$37.95

Ménage à Trois Red 2012
Ménage à Trois Red 2012

California, United States

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2013‐2016

 

LCBO: 308007  Check Stock

BC: 360883  2,451 in stock

SAQ: 10709152  Check Stock

ANBL: 814452  Check Stock

NSLC: 1004270

90/100

$18.95



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