LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2024

Riesling

Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Pork with Mango p. 138

R iesling is a favourite of oenophiles, as it often produces aromatic, complex whites that hum with energy. Flourishing in Ontario, it’s a chameleon of a grape, taking on many forms. Dry Rieslings tend to be stony and citrusy, and are outstanding with smoked fish and pork. Off dry have some residual sugar, but it’s balanced by tongue-zapping acidity; they’re excellent with Chinese or Thai cuisine. You can even find Riesling in a uniquely delicious sparkler! To pair with all these styles, we gave some heat and tropical notes to a beloved takeout dish to create Spicy Sweet‑and‑Sour Pork with Mango .

Thirty Bench Winemaker’s Blend Riesling VQA VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 24133, $22.95 A rich, fruity, off-dry wine with unwavering sweet-sour balance and a long finish. It’s an eye opener for anyone who flinches at sweetness in wine.

Tawse Spark Limestone Ridge Organic Sparkling Riesling VQA VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 370361, $24.95 Made from organic grapes, this traditional method sparkler is citrusy with a creamy mousse and zesty finish. More sparkling Riesling, please!

Cave Spring Estate Riesling VQA VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 286377, $21.95 In this dependable dry Riesling, you’ll find scents of lemon-lime and wet stone with a rip tide of acidity that jolts the palate with each sip.

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