LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2020

A TOAST TO ONTARIO

To toast the turning of the leaves

Pairing wine with food is all fine and well, but savvy oenophiles know that wine can be paired with almost anything from a favourite song to a stylish outfit. This pairing is all about matching the wine to the landscape. Raise a colourful glass of The Audacity of Thomas G. Bright’s Orange Wine VQA (LCBO 16878, $16.95), a vibrant blend of Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris that toasts the autumn leaves with flavours of sweet peach and ripe apricot.

The ideal host or hostess gift is ready to be cracked open should the dinner run late, but can also be stored in the cellar for another special occasion. The Foreign Affair Winery’s unique The Conspiracy VQA (VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 149237, $21.95) is made using the traditional Italian ripasso method, whereby the wine is passed over the pressed skins and lees for added body and flavour. Dried cherry and anise aromas are carried through on the rich body. A liquid thank-you note

A great house wine, like a signature dish or a go-to karaoke number, needs to be accessible, crowd- pleasing and just the right amount of special. Featherstone Cabernet Franc (VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 64618, $19.95) strikes just the right balance, offering plenty of varietal character—ripe berry, black pepper, herbs—in a medium body. Similarly, Speck Brothers ‘The Goat Lady’ Chardonnay VQA (LCBO 16792, $16.95) is a ripe, luscious, buttery wine with roasted almond and caramelized pear flavours.

For the house

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AUTUMN 2020 FOOD & DRINK