LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2021

Gazela, DOC Vinho Verde LCBO 141432, $9.95 Fresh, charming and light as air, this classic Vinho Verde white offers subtle hints of apple, lemon and pineapple. Serve it as an aperitif or with simple salads.

Aveleda Loureiro & Alvarinho, DOC Vinho Verde LCBO 89995, $12.95 An elegant modern blend of Vinho Verde’s star varieties gives a delicious complexity of stone fruit and lime aromas – and excellent length. Pair with lobster or roast turkey.

Animus, DOC Douro LCBO 535641, $12.95 The damson and spiced cherry intensity of a Douro red is beautifully balanced by juicy acidity – perfect for pizza, grilled meats and hearty pasta dishes.

Catedral Reserva, DOC Dão LCBO 219816, $12.45 Smoke and spice swirl around rich, dark fruit flavours, lifted by soft tannins. Dry and medium- bodied, it’s a great choice for charcuterie or a mid-week roast.

Porta 6, IGP Lisboa LCBO 427377, $13.95 Who says a big red can’t be fun! Blending Aragonês, Castelão and Touriga Nacional gives ripe, fruit- forward flavours and a smooth weight, ideal for burgers or sausages.

Confidencial Reserva, IGP Lisboa VINTAGES 452789, $14.95 Over 10 grape varieties form a complex braid of red berry, dark chocolate and oaky spice. Connoisseurs love its muscular

intensity and food- friendly versatility.

Lisbon By Night, IGP Lisboa LCBO 18998, $9.80 Looking for an uncomplicated, easy-drinking red full of cherry- blackcurrant fruit and a herbal note? Here’s a splendid wine for your next pizza night!

Esporão Reserva, DOC Alentejo VINTAGES 606590, $26.95 With its brooding length and refined structure, this reserva showcases the quality of Alentejo. Save it for a dinner party with steak, venison or roast lamb.

Silk & Spice LCBO 533307, $12.95 Glazed ribs off the bbq call for the black fruit and cinnamon of this super-smooth favourite, a blend of grapes from three regions, made in the easy-drinking modern style.