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Jon Steeves

Jon Steeves Sommelier

Hypothesis

Culmina Family Estate Winery Hypothesis 2014

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada
1479 days ago

Jon scored this wine: 92/100

Rich, robust, full bodied, highly concentrated. Inky, big grippy tannins. These tannins will settle down with further aging 5-10 years out. Long finish with persistence of blackberry, cassis, savoury, baking spices. Paired well with rare filet mignon and roasted root vegetables. Tasted 2014 vintage in February 2020, not decanted. 92 points

R&D

Culmina Family Estate Winery R&D Meritage 2016

Okanagan Valley, Golden Mile Bench, British Columbia B.C. V.Q.A., Canada
1479 days ago

Jon scored this wine: 90/100

Gorgeous Bordeaux blend, from BCs Okanagan Valley, Golden Mile bench. The 2016 vintage is showing well. Full-bodied, dry, chalky mouthfeel, medium plus integrating alcohol. Rich, ripe black plum, black licorice , baking spices, old world character. Medium plus acidity, well balanced. Pairs well with a bbq filet mignon and roasted root veggies. Tasted 2016 vintage in Feb 2020 without a decant. 90 points.

St. Davids Bench

Château des Charmes St. Davids Bench Aligote 2017

Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
1741 days ago

Jon scored this wine: 88/100

Fresh, citrus zest, stone fruit, light bodied, medium acidity. Pairs well with roast poultry. Tasted 2017 vintage in June 2019. 88 points

Malivoire Chardonnay 2017

Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
1741 days ago

Jon scored this wine: 89/100

A gorgeous pale straw cool climate Niagara Chardonnay with ripe stone fruit, and wet stone minerality. Pairs well with roasted chicken dinner or dry rubbed deep fried chicken wings. Tasted 2017 vintage in June 2019. 89 points. Great value.

Old Vines Red

Lua Cheia Old Vines Red 2017

Douro D.O.C., Portugal
1743 days ago

Jon scored this wine: 89/100

Great value on this old vines red from Douro, Portugal. Prominent black licorice notes over a base of plum, blackberry and savoury. Interesting and unique. Balanced, medium acidity, medium tannins, 13.5% ABV, medium alcohol. Great structure for many pairings. Great with hard cheeses, or blue cheese topped gourmet burgers. Tasted 2017 vintage in June 2019 decanted. 89 points

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Memorable Wine

Bubbles, Sabring a Lanson Champagne after finishing my sommelier designation

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First Wine

A French Bordeaux red, after landing in Paris on my first trip to France

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Unusual Wine Experience

Sharing a 5 litre bottle with friends and family

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Current Fav Wine

Barolo, fine French bubbles and Giusti Amarone

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