LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2018

GLASSWARE

➤ Of course, it’s possible to buy special glassware for every kind of wine and alco- holic drink, but you can get away with much less. Champagne flutes are best for bubbly but you can also serve it in a versatile glass such as Riedel’s Zinfandel/Riesling glass, which is fine for all whites, light reds and sparkling wines (from $15 per glass at major retailers). Big red wines need a slightly larger glass such as the Riedel Overture Magnum ($14.95 per glass at riedel.com). ➤ Dessert wines and liqueurs also need their own small tulip-shaped glasses.

➤ When buying a large quantity of party- friendly glasses, keep the sturdy storage box they came in, to spare your cup- board space. ➤ Hand-wash crystal in warm water and mild soap, rinsing very thoroughly. Dry with a linen or microfibre cloth. Dish- washer-safe glasses get a warm-water cycle on their own (no dirty dishes), with no rinse aid and a little fragrance-free soap or white vinegar. Open the door for humidity-free drying; if needed, hand- polish with a linen or microfibre cloth.

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