LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2018

WHAT’S NEW BY JULIA AITKEN  •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB FIOCCA

A WORLD OF NEW PRODUCTS AT THE LCBO AND VINTAGES.

SUMMER ESSENTIAL Notes of orchard fruit, subtle hints of ginger and a citrus finish make this fresh, crisp Pinot Grigio the quintessential summer wine. And, now that it’s part of the Vintages Essentials portfolio, you’ll know it’s always available. Pour this versatile white with Indian and Thai dishes, grilled lake fish, and even apple tart, or serve as an elegant aperitif. Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio VINTAGES 326090, $19.95

ORGANIC BEAUTY El Abuelo Organic Tempranillo Monastrell Almansa LCBO 524520, $9.90 Its label celebrates the hard-working men and women who hand-pick the grapes from decades-old vines to create this organic wine from east- ern Spain. The well-priced blend is medium-bodied with juicy tannins and aromas of ripe cherries, plums and sage. Perfect for sipping on the deck, it also teams well with a char- cuterie platter or grilled red meat.

Louis Bouillot Perle d’Aurore Brut Rosé Crémant de Bourgogne VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 48793, $21.95 FRENCH TOAST

Prettily pink both inside and out, this bubbly is a delight. The blend of Pinot Noir, Gamay and Chardonnay—all from Burgundy terroirs—offers a delicate, creamy mousse and aromas of raspberry and redcurrant. Crisp on the palate with citrus notes and a fruity finish, it’s sure to add pizzazz to any summer celebration.

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