LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2023

1. Lambrusco, such as Chiarli Castelvetro Lambrusco LCBO 604, $14.45 This effervescent red wine is perfect for celebrations. 2. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye LCBO 434092, $39.45 Try this award-winning and show-stealing Canadian whisky. 3. Empress 1908 Gin 557470, $53.80 Add to gin-based recipes or for a delicious, beauti fully hued cocktail. 4. Gooderham & Worts Canadian Whisky LCBO 428417, $40.95 A homegrown classic.

5. Chenin Blanc, such as Bougrier Vouvray Chenin Blanc LCBO 253229, $19.15 Here’s a fresh and zesty vari etal that’s sure to please. 6. Chianti Classico, such as Rocca delle Macìe Chianti Classico VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 741769, $19.95 Look for the black rooster, which signifies Chianti. 7. Cabot Trail Maple Cream LCBO 462424, $34.95 Coffee time just got kicked up a notch. 8. Bellwoods Jelly King Sour LCBO 14280, 500 mL, $6.50 This one continues to reign supreme when it comes to sour beers.

9. Limoncello, such as Rossi d’Asiago Limoncello LCBO 469643, $26.70 It doubles as a pre- or post-dinner sipper. 10. Tio Pepe Extra Dry Fino LCBO 231829, $19.95 This bone-dry sherry is so refined—truly iconic! 11. Canned Gin Cocktails, like Georgian Bay Gin Smash LCBO 447540, 473 mL, $3.15 Refreshing cocktails made easy. 12. Amaro, such as Amaro Montenegro Italian Liqueur LCBO 601484, $34.10 Sip on a sophisticated herbal liqueur.

Most Featured Bottles Over the Years

Reach for these frequently nominated celebratory sparklers—great for any occasion.

Martini Asti LCBO 253948, $16.40

Val d’Oca Prosecco Valdobbiane

Superiore DOCG LCBO 340570, $18.95

Segura Viudas LCBO 216960, $18

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Want to know the best bottle for when you’re capturing something bubbly for your social feed? Former Creative Director Karen Lim always requested Segura Viudas for its fizzy staying power. Content editor Victoria Walsh swears by it for recipe-testing, too, claiming that almost a week after a recent round of a testing she poured out the remains of a bottle to discover it was still super bubbly.

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