LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2021

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Thanksgiving-worthy picks from the latest VINTAGES release Just in time for Thanksgiving, the

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VINTAGES Ontario Release will be hot off the press on September 18 (find it on- line at lcbo.com/vintages). We’ve picked three bottles: two surefire turkey-dinner varietals, Pinot Noir and Riesling, plus an unexpected pre- or post-meal sipper.

Leaning Post Pinot Noir VQA 2019 VINTAGES 523183, $29.95 Classically earthy, with raspberry notes and bright acidity, it’s a perfect partner to turkey dinner.

Serve Nippy Chedder Coins with drinks before dinner and send some home with guests. Recipe on page 182.

Charles Baker Picone Vineyard Riesling VQA 2017 VINTAGES 241182, $37.20

Roasted Squash & Parsnip Soup with Stilton Toasts The sweet, roasted and earthy flavours of the soup call for the rich malt sweetness, hop and smoky tones found in this beer. The carbon- ation cleanses the palate.

Smoked Trout Salad

Turkey Market Tagine Vibrant red fruit, melon and floral tones in this rosé allow the exotic and savoury ele- ments in the tagine to shine. Serve chilled. Tawse Sketches of Niagara Rosé VQA VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 172643, $17.95

Apple-Carrot Cake with Pumpkin Spiced Icing A delightful combina- tion of icewine and fine barrel-aged brandy, this is the perfect after-dinner sipper and a great complement to the cake. Served lightly chilled.

It’s dazzling and zesty, certified sustain­ able and a 2020 Ontario Wine Awards Wine of the Year—need we say more?

This local bubbly’s crisp apple-citrus flavours and toasty, mineral qualities combine with palate-­ refreshing bubbles and acidity to make it a seamless match for the salad. Cave Spring Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling VQA VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 213983, $29.95

Thanksgiving pairing guide Discover what goes best with your favourite turkey-day dishes. You’ve got our serving suggestions for this market-inspired menu, but we know you may be cooking up some classics too. Keeping that in mind, we’ve made pairing those a snap with a primer that matches traditional dishes with tried-and-true sippers. No matter what your budget or beverage of choice is, we’ve got you covered with great picks. Find it at lcbo.com/foodanddrink, and you’ll be just a few clicks from checking this task off your list. Rosewood Estate Winery Legacy Cyser Mead 2017 VINTAGES 521138, $19.95 Toast the beginning or end of the meal with cheese served alongside an incredi- bly versatile local mead.

Neustadt 10 W 30 Brown Ale

Kittling Ridge Icewine & Brandy

LCBO 64642, 473 mL, $3.15

LCBO 558999, 375 mL, $19.95

SEPTEMBER’S COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH

Ontario 75 Celebrate local craftsmanship and the return to cooler evenings with this spin on a classic. Made of just gin, syrup, bubbly and lemon, the French 75 is simplicity at its best. It makes a fantastic vessel for showcasing the fragrance and flavours in local gin, honey and sparkling wine—and the outcome is our Ontario 75! Find the recipe on page 182 and visit the Cocktail of the Month page at lcbo.com/fdcocktail to watch this drink being made.

COCKTAIL IMAGE BY DARREN KEMPER

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