LCBO Food and Drink Autumn 2016

WHAT’S NEW BY JULIA AITKEN  •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY VINCE NOGUCHI

A WORLD OF NEW PRODUCTS AT THE LCBO AND VINTAGES.

TIME ON ITS SIDE

Piccini Villa al Cortile Brunello di Montalcino DOCG LCBO 434696, $36.45

Like all Brunellos, this new addition to the LCBO’s Signature Collection takes time to craft (at least two years in barrels, then an- other three before release) and that’s reflected in the price. But, for a 2010, this is a great-value wine, complex and powerful. A classic with osso bucco, it also teams beautifully with grilled steak or lamb.

FRESH FROM THE ORCHARD Three Olives Apples & Pears Flavoured Vodka LCBO 467647, $26.75 This latest creation from Three Olives marries the flavours of crisp apple and juicy pear with smooth premium vodka. It’s perfect for a celebratory autumnal punch: mix 2 parts each Apples & Pears Vodka and apple cider with 1 part each orange and cranberry juice, then garnish with apple and pear slices.

RASPBERRY TART

Black Fly Vodka Sour Raspberry  LCBO 448613, 473 mL, $2.95

FromBlack Fly Beverage Company—the London, Ont., ready-to-drink ex- perts—comes a zesty new vodka sour. Black Fly blends smooth Canadian vodka with the fruitiness of real raspberry juice, then adds a little cane sugar—but not too much—for the perfect sweet-sour balance. Packaged in a handy single-serve can, this on-trend beverage is perfect for fall entertaining.

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