LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2018

GRANGE OF PRINCE EDWARD ALMANAC WHITE VQA LCBO 516575, $19.20 Owner-winemaker Caroline Granger takes Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Gris from her Lister Well vineyard and blends them into a seamless, very dry white wine. Apple, citrus and stone fruits are there on the nose but it’s the laser acidity and minerality that shine through. Chablis lovers will coo over this one. Perfect WITH OYSTERS A crisp, mineraly white blend from the heart of Prince Edward County

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13TH STREET CUVÉE ROSÉ BRUT VQA VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 147504, $27.95 One of Niagara’s most accomplished sparklers, this pink blend of 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay has a gor- geous nose of strawberry and rhubarb pie. Berries and biscuits carry onto the palate and into the long finish. Dry but not too dry, with useful acidity, it’s substantial enough to pair with charcuterie or grilled salmon. Bubbly rosé for celebratory occasions and for the dinner table

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MARCHESI DI BAROLO GAVI DI GAVI VINTAGES 155382, $21.95 A sophisticated Italian to serve or take as a host gift A Dinner Party WHITE

The renowned Piedmontese white (made from Cortese grapes) brings gifts of yellow apple, almonds and white flowers, but there’s a flinty heart lurking behind them. Which makes it all the more interesting, of course, as does the decent acidity and alcohol which makes it such a great choice for pasta with clams or grilled octopus.

13TH STREET PHOTO BY VINCE NOGUCHI