LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2022

Grapes of Sass Global grape varieties make wines that pair beautifully with bold-spiced meats.

› Rosemount Diamond Shiraz LCBO 302349, $16.00 With a unique citrusy, orange-rind note on the nose, this Australian Shiraz has bold peppercorn aroma and flavour, and lots of blackberry and plum that turn to smooth dark chocolate on the spicy finish.

› The Grinder Pinotage LCBO 572107, $14.45 One of South Africa’s signature grapes, Pinotage can take on a unique coffee or dark chocolate quality in certain wines, including this one. There’s bold pepper and caraway, toast and smoke in the aroma, and fruity prune-plum flavour.

› The Wanted Zin Old Vines Zinfandel IGT LCBO 416487, $15.80

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Most unusually, this Zinfandel comes from Italy, where it is more commonly called Primitivo. The familiar prune, toast and chocolate notes on the nose and zesty, bold-spice palate make it immediately recognizable as Zin, and a perfect meat pairing.

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