LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2024

SHIFT INTO SPRING

SHRIMP & RICE PAPER SALAD CUPS P. 114

Juicy Whites + Savoury Seafood Bracing and even a little salty, these wines complement the sweet and sour sauce livening up this shrimp salad. Juicy whites pair well because they have ripe fruit to balance subtle heat, and they share the fresh herbal and savoury notes of the salad. Dry and with crisp acidity, these wines are like “seasoning” for the dish, bringing extra dimension to the pairing.

FRUITY GRAPES TO LOOK FOR

WHITE/SPARKLING Chardonnay Chenin Blanc Pinot Grigio Riesling Sauvignon Blanc RED/ROSÉ Barbera Cabernet Franc Gamay Pinot Noir

Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 231282, $18.95 The Chenin Blancs of South Africa are famed for their stone fruit, citrus and mineral notes, and Ken Forrester is a master of the style. The 40-year-old vines ensure complexity and depth.

C reekside Sauvignon Blanc VQA LCBO 620724, $15.95

Ontario’s Creekside winery is synonymous with lively Sauvi gnon Blanc. Herbal hues are led by an almost electrifying juiciness, courtesy of tangy gooseberry, lime and grape fruit. Thirst-quenching and irresistible.

Sangiovese Tempranillo

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