LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2023

Rosé Wines – la Vie en Rosé! Fun, trendy and versatile – Ontario Rosé is hot! Dry or off-dry, soft and lush or crisp and structured, Ontario VQA Rosé is always refreshing. Rosé is perfect to enjoy on its own or to liven up your next dinner party.

ROSÉ WINES

• The pink hue comes from the short maceration (a.k.a. skin contact)

before the grapes are pressed • Common varieties used are Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir, Cabernet Franc and Merlot • Still or Sparkling? The choice is yours!

KEY FLAVOURS Rose petal Strawberry Citrus

ORANGE WINES

• Skin Fermented white wines , or orange wines , are made from white or pink grape varieties (such as Gewürztraminer, Vidal, Riesling and Chardonnay) fermented on the grape skins for a minimum of 10 days • Orange wines often have herbal notes and tea-like characteristics • Ontario was one of the first regions in the world to establish a Skin-Fermented White Wine category

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