LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2024

B etween the limestone soils, cool breezes off Lake Ontario and the dedication of growers and winemakers, this province produces some of the fin est Pinot Noir outside of Burgundy. Like Gamay, it’s extremely food-friendly, going with everything from beet salads to beef bourguignon. It’s often light enough to flatter richer fish like salmon and tuna, especially in more robust preparations. Pinot lends its blush and red berry flavours to excellent sparkling rosés, which pair well with smoked salmon, and even pink lamb. To show off its affinity for salmon, we came up with Salmon Fish Sticks with Prosciutto, Mushrooms & Pesto Tartar Sauce, a gourmet spin on a child hood favourite and the ultimate Pinot dish.

Salmon Fish Sticks with Prosciutto, Mushrooms & Pesto Tartar

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Pinot Noir

Rosehall Run Pinot Noir VQA LCBO 307769, $21.95 The intoxicating fragrance of cherries and flowers is rem iniscent of Burgundy, though the wine’s approachability and affordability are very Ontario. It’s on the lighter side, so serve it with fish and vegetables.

Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Rosé Brut VQA LCBO 217505, $32.95 This sparkler has been a top choice among discerning locavores for decades. Made in the méthode champenoise , it has scents of raspberries with a fine mousse and tangy finish.

Hidden Bench Estate Organic Pinot Noir VQA

VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 274753, $37.95 This is a truly stunning wine— light, elegant and complex, with a heady perfume and cran-­ raspberry flavours. A world-class Pinot, it’s more than worth its premium price tag.

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