LCBO Food and Drink Holiday 2016

SEASONAL  FESTIVE REDS

CHOCOLATE BARK WITH LAVENDER & DRIED BLUEBERRIES recipe on page 228

Sandeman Ruby Port LCBO 23366, $15.65 The perfect choice to serve alongside our studded Choco- late Bark is a classically styled ruby port. It pours a deep rich colour and exudes vibrant aro- mas of ripe dark plum, sweet cherry jam and fresh mulber- ries. The additional notes of balsamic and licorice give an extra layer of aromatic inter- est not always found in simpler ruby ports. The wine’s pretty floral notes of violet are what inspired the sprinkling of laven- der on the bark, adding a touch of florality to the pairing. Each sip goes down with a rich, lus- cious mouth feel, while the ex- pected warmth of alcohol and bold sweetness give the wine just what it needs to stand up to the bold flavour and light bitterness of the chocolate.

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