LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2024

Wines for Gifting

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc LCBO 308288, $22.00 Fans of Sauvignon Blanc will find a lot to love about this aromatic wine. With peach and passion fruit flavours and a zesty finish of lime, this palate charmer is sure to impress. Luigi Bosca Malbec VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 452672, $19.95 For a lover of robust reds, go for this ruby red number from Argentina. Plum, tobacco and wal nut tones shine through in every juicy sip. Cave Spring Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling VQA VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 213983, $32.95 If you’re in doubt about what to give, you can’t go wrong with a bottle of bubbles. This méthode traditionnelle Chardonnay is a sophis ticated sipper with citrus and herb notes.

SILK RIBBON, FROM MOKUBA, MOKUBACANADA.COM

Tools of the Trade

Bottle Opener There’s no such thing as having too many reliable bottle openers within reach. Save a second shopping stop by snagging this sturdy corkscrew at your local LCBO when you’re picking up your wine. Two-Step Waiter’s Corkscrew by Final Touch , LCBO 34423, $ 14 .95

Bottle Stopper Keep leftover wine fresh for another day with a solid bottle stopper. The Host Bottle Stopper’s pull handle makes for extra easy manoeuvring. $8.99, set of 2, cocktailemporium.com.

Wineglasses New to the world of wine? No need to stress about splurging on fancy glasses. Stemless options work just fine for your everyday vino enjoyment. Add a touch of whimsy to your collection by hunting down some quirky, mismatched glasses at your local thrift store.