LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2020

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RELAX Riesling Mosel, 750ml, LCBO #621888, $12.95

LCBO PICKS Dr. Loosen Berkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett, 750ml, LCBO #15295, $29.95 (Vintages release 08/22/20, limited quantities)

Riesling

From tangy, bone-dry Mosel, full of lime and mineral notes, to the lush extravagance of Eiswein, Riesling is Germany’s versatile masterpiece. Winemakers let it reveal all the nuances of the place it was grown (to the delight of connoisseurs), using harvest time and the length of fermentation to achieve the fine balance of acidity and ripe sweetness they desire. Some Rieslings will evolve majestically in the cellar, developing complex secondary aromas of honey and petrol, but many are made to be drunk right now – bright with apple, peach or citrus fruitiness, with a telltale acidity that thrills your tongue.

TRY IT WITH

Cashew Chicken Curry RELAX Riesling’s fruitiness embraces the ginger, curry spices and toasted cashews in the dish, while its medium body complements the creamy sauce.

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Sustainable. Organic. Lower Alcohol… Germany has always been a leader in organic and biodynamic grape-growing. It fits well with the ambitions of our winemakers: that nothing should come between the natural terroir of the vineyard and the wine it creates. Today, almost 10 percent of our wine lands are certified organic, a stat that continues to grow quickly as German wine lovers become more aware and appreciative of the benefits of sustainable winemaking. Thanks to our cool climate, German wines are naturally light in alcohol – a quality that fits well with the life choices people are making these days. And lower alcohol also means fewer calories – another plus for a lot of us!

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