LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2015

DESSERT SONG RIESLING ICEWINE— ULTIMATE DELECTABLE COMPLEXITY It’s no secret that Riesling makes spec- tacular sweet wines, lush and layered concentrations of flavour lifted by refreshing acidity. Riesling icewine is typically more elegant, subtle and food- friendly than icewine made from Vidal, and you can cellar it for years. Try the version byHenry of Pelham ( VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 430561, 375 mL, $49.95) and revel in refined, complex aromas of citrus, apricot, caramel, marmalade… Or open Cave Spring’s Indian Summer ( VINTAGES 415901, 375 mL, $24.95), a resonant Select Late Harvest Riesling that reminds me of ripe tropical fruit, grapefruit and honey. It’s great with apple pie, orange biscotti or passion- fruit sou é.

MUST-TRYS

9 Fancy Farm Girl Frivolous White LCBO 394072, $14.95

10 Charles Baker Picone Vineyard Riesling 2012 VINTAGES 241182, $35.20

Easygoing, off-dry, single-estate Riesling with a sly zing. Admire a glass on its own or let it sing out loud with Thai food.

A warm year meant lower acid, hence lower sweetness, resulting in exquisite balance. Complex, succulent—lemon drops, white flowers, a mineral finish.

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