LCBO Food and Drink Holiday 2016

WINE HOLIDAY WINE RACK DRINK WINE

RACK HOLIDAY

WINE

BY JAMES CHATTO • PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TSE

OUR EXPERT’S ANNUAL GUIDE TO STOCKING UP WITH TERRIFIC BOTTLES FOR THE HOLIDAYS, WHETHER THEY’RE LABELS YOU HAVEN’T YET HEARD OF, LITTLE- KNOWN VARIETALS OR SIMPLY GREAT BARGAINS. Tradition is a wonderful thing, but not if it grows too predictable and repetitive. This is a great time of year to break away from the humdrum and experiment with wines—and grape varieties—you may never have tried before. I’ve put together a case of that I particularly like—all of them good value, perfect for a party or everyday drinking, and all exceedingly food-friendly. Eleven of them are from the Old World, because that’s where lo- cal, indigenous grape varieties are most valued, even if they haven’t left home and become world-famous stars. Try one or two or try them all—and start some new holiday season traditions.

FOOD & DRI NK HOLIDAY