LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2019

WHAT ’ S NEW

PERFECTLY PINK Whether there’s a happy event in your schedule or you simply want to celebrate life, this striking pink spar- kler from Provence makes a top-notch toast. A blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, it has elegant efferves- cence and aromas and flavours of fresh strawberry and blackcurrant. Enjoy on its own or team with charcuterie or grilled seafood. Luc Belaire Rare Sparkling Rosé VINTAGES 395384, $39.95

RAISE A TOAST Rosehall Run Pixie Sparkling Rosé VQA LCBO 492959, $19.95 From Rosehall Run Vineyards in On- tario’s Prince Edward County comes this frothy blend of Vidal and Pinot Noir. A beautiful salmon-pink, it has fizz that’s just off-dry with luscious peach, apricot and tangerine notes and a lively, refreshing acidity. With an easy-to-open crown cap, it’s the sparkler for any summer celebration.

TIME FOR TEA

Ace Hill Kombucha LCBO 649574, 473 mL, $3.25

Building on the current craze for fermented tea, Ontario’s first ready-to-drink kombucha is created by Toronto craft brewer Ace Hill and brewed for Ace Hill by Brunswick Bierworks. The beverage blends the complex flavours of brewed tea, ginger and lemon in a lightly carbonated alcoholic kombucha that’s ready to pop and enjoy over ice.

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