LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2021

GIFTING

What to bring We’ve rounded up new and favourite bottles and cans to give this season— perfect for a toast, a housewarming or any special occasion.

BY JORDAN ST. JOHN | photography by darren kemper

In some circles, the idea of having leftover sparkling is laughable. However, a Champagne stopper will preserve the precious bubbles for several days,

Sparkling wines for spring occasions

Finding the right beverage to take to or serve at an Easter gathering can be com- plicated. Sparkling wines are always an easy choice, whether there is a toast or not.

allowing your host to enjoy a belated treat.

Calvet Celebration Brut Rosé LCBO 16327, $16.95

This brut rosé speaks of the promise of spring renewal with gentle strawberry, lemon and vanilla tones emerging from a bone-dry body. The eye-catching cut-glass bot- tle adds table presence. Toro Bravo Sparkling Secco White LCBO 16191, $11.95 Effervescent, with notes of green apple, quince, peach and lime zest, this sparkler’s slight sweet- ness punches up the fruity body. It’s effective as is or in a Mimosa.

Les Fumées Blanches Sparkling Sauvignon

LCBO 445676, $13.95 Bright aromas of

PROPERLY CHILLED SPARKLING WINE REQUIRES PROPER GLASSWARE. RIEDEL’S STEMLESS CHAMPAGNE FLUTES ARE COMPACT AND DESIGNED FOR THE PURPOSE.

nectarine, peach and gooseberry, and petil- lant carbonation make this an exuberant and joyous expression of Sauvignon Blanc, with a short, drying finish.

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FOOD & DRINK SPRING 2021