LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2017

WHAT ’ S NEW

MYSTERY BLEND

Conundrum Red VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 294298, $24.95

The conundrum refers to the varietals that make up this proprietary Cali- fornia blend. But don’t waste time pondering, just enjoy the big robust red that’s a new addition to the Vintages Essentials Collection. Dark berry flavours balanced with spice and soft tannins make this a must-have with grilled red meats and autumnal braises.

FRUIT-FORWARD COCKTAIL

NOT JUST FOR BURGERS 13 th Street Burger Blend Riesling Pinot Grigio VQA LCBO 469304, $14.95 White wine with burgers? Ab- solutely, if you opt for this fruity, refreshing blend from Niagara. Aromatic notes of lemon, peach and pineapple are balanced by crisp acidity, making it the per- fect pour for your last grill of the season. But try it, as well, with seared tuna, fried calamari and spicy Thai food.

Crisp fall days herald the arrival of heaping bushel baskets of apples in farmer’s markets. Savour the flavour of autumn with this convenient cocktail-in-a-can that blends the sweet oakiness of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey with the refreshing taste of apple. A lovely beverage on its own, Jack Apple is especially good sipped alongside freshly baked apple pie. Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails Jack Apple LCBO 491225, 473 mL, $3.00

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