LCBO Food and Drink Holiday 2015

WHAT ’ S NEW

BORDEAUX FOR ALL Château Canteloup, Médoc AOC LCBO 420000, $19.95 Now on offer in LCBO wines after its success in VINTAGES , this Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a fine red Bordeaux at a competitive price. Notes of coffee, spice and woodsmoke make this the perfect pour for a holiday feast of roast prime rib, or even for a casual burger night.

TRENDY SIPPER Crazy Uncle Whiskey, Cider & Chai Tea Cocktail LCBO 432880, 1 L, $18.95 This on-trend cocktail hits every but- ton. It’s ready to drink andmade from all-natural ingredients, including the season’s hottest beverage, chai tea. Crafted from freshly steeped arti- sanal loose-leaf tea blended with real whiskey and cider, then sweetened with just a touch of Canadian honey, it’s fabulous over ice or as a piping hot fireside sipper.

A MODERN CLASSIC Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni VINTAGES 145920, $21.95 If you’re celebrating the holidays with a crown roast of pork, check out this Italian blend. The house of Frescobaldi has been crafting wines for more than 700 years but lots of red fruit, sweet spice and vanilla give a modern feel to this blend of Cab’ Sauv’, Cab’ Franc, Merlot and Sangiovese.

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