LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2025

TWISTS

Rosé all the Way Velvety rosé sauces and lively rosé wines come together in unexpectedly delicious pairings that bridge sunny summer flavours and cozy autumn comfort.

BY JESSICA HURAS WITH CHRISTINA FRANTZIS PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB FIOCCA

Rosé isn’t just a summer sipper. As warm days give way to cooler evenings, this versatile wine proves it has staying power. Balancing the freshness of a white with the structure of a red, rosé deliv ers the best of both worlds, bringing zip to hearty fall dishes and brightening even the chilliest days. This easy-drinking rosé opens with red berry and white flower aromas, delivering vivid acidity and gentle spice that refresh the palate and highlight the caramelized notes of this dish. Three of Hearts Rosé VQA VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 552562, $19.95 White peach, strawberry and honeydew melon notes give this food friendly rosé a smooth, rounded profile that works seamlessly with the pan-fried salmon, silky sauce and crispy-edged Brussels sprouts. Cave Spring Dry Rosé VQA LCBO 295006, $16.95

VINE TO TABLE

PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS & ROSÉ HOLLANDAISE P. 119 Golden Brussels sprouts and buttery salmon cook together in one pan, then get topped with a lush rosé hollandaise that’s a natural match for the soft fruit notes of rosé wine.

FOOD STYLING BY LINDSAY GUSCOTT; PROP STYLING BY STACEY SMITHERS; PLASTER BACKDROP: ISTOCK.COM/SCHUS

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