LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2017

WHAT’S NEW BY JULIA AITKEN  •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY VINCE NOGUCHI

A WORLD OF NEW PRODUCTS AT THE LCBO AND VINTAGES.

CAN-DO SPARKLER

JOIY LCBO 486456, 250 mL, $4.95

The pretty-as-a-picture pack- aging makes this a must for entertaining (bridal shower, anyone?) and the convenience of the single-serve sparkler-in-a- can can’t be beaten. Made from aromatic New Zealand Riesling grapes, this easy-drinking bub- bly chills down fast and totes easily to cottage, patio or deck for a perfect summer tipple.

IN THE PINK Pelee Island Lola Sparkling Rosé VQA LCBO 450981, $13.95 This prettily pink wine was a huge hit during last year’s seasonal rosé promotion so it’s back just in time for more warm-weather get- togethers. Slightly sparkling and with aromas and flavours of fresh strawberries and blood orange, it’s the perfect pour with both hors d’oeuvre and strawberry tarts, or simply sipped with good friends out on the deck.

CALIFORNIA CLASSIC

Beringer Napa Valley Chardonnay VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 84988, $22.95

Founded in 1879, Beringer is California’s oldest continuously operating winery. No wonder Beringer’s Chardonnay is so well crafted. Juicy with tropical fruit flavours, along with lemon, pear and toasty spice, it’s full and creamy but with zesty acidity. There’s no finer match than a summery seafood feast of lobster, shrimp or crab.

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