LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2018

WHAT ’ S NEW

AUSTRALIAN THOROUGHBRED

Rymill Coonawarra The Yearling Sauvignon Blanc LCBO 544098, $13.95 Rymill Coonawarra was founded by Australian show-jumper Peter Riddoch Rymill, and the winery’s spirited labels reflect his equestrian background. As its name suggests, this outstanding white is designed to be enjoyed young, and it’s a bargain to boot. The vibrant palate is loaded with citrus and tropical fruit, making it a natural with shrimp or crab.

A LIGHT DELIGHT

Containing no sugar, sweeteners or artificial ingre- dients, Canadian-made SoCIAL Lite ready-to-drink cocktails check a lot of boxes—and pack a punch of flavour. This vodka-soda combo is lightly carbonated and vibrant with the taste of lemon, cucumber and mint. At only 80 calories per can, it’s the perfect summer sipper and pairs well, too, with spicy food. SoCIAL Lite Lemon Cucumber Mint LCBO 553222, 4 pk, $9.95

HISTORY IN THE MAKING Nolet’s Dry Gin LCBO 549899, $69.95 The Nolet family distillery dates from 1691, and Carl Jr. and Bob Nolet are the 11th generation tasked with creating fine Dutch gins. This one—available mid- June—is crafted from their father Carolus’s recipe and features three signature botanicals—peach, rasp- berry and Turkish rose—that are individually macerated then dis- tilled to give the gin its distinctive aroma and fresh flavour.

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