LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2018

SEASONAL  MAKING A CASE

Drink It ALL SUMMER LONG Crisp, creamy, easy-drinking—perfect for a party!

MAD & NOISY LAGERED ALE LCBO 512947, 473 mL, $3.00 Brew a beer with ale yeasts for fruitiness then cold-store it like lager and you get lagered ale, a style of beer with mild fruity esters, a creamy middle and a crisp, clean finish. Sounds ideal, eh? Inspired by German

kölsch beers, this brew from Creemore Springs will satisfy both ale and lager fans—a handy thing to have around.

RIEDEL WINE TASTING GIFT SET yongestreetwinery.com, $59.80 A gift FOR THE WINE LOVER A set of five different wine glasses to enhance wine appreciation

An ideal present for someone just get- ting into wine, this set of Riedel glasses lets different varietals show their abso- lute best. Specifically designed for Chardonnay, Riesling/Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah/Shiraz, Cabernet/Merlot and Pinot/ Nebbiolo, each glass is silkscreened with its varietal at the base and is dish- washer safe.

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P ink FOR THE PICNIC Keep things light with a sophisticated rosé

JOSH CELLARS ROSÉ LCBO 539312, $17.95 Off-dry, easy-drinking but still elegant, this juicy rosé is a blend of Barbera, Muscat and Syrah from various parts of California. With strawberry, lemon and cranberry notes it has enough acidity to work well with fresh cheeses, summer salads and seafood—the perfect wine to put in the cooler and take on a picnic or enjoy as an aperitif.

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