LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2017

WHAT’S NEW BY JULIA AITKEN  •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB FIOCCA

A WORLD OF NEW PRODUCTS AT THE LCBO AND VINTAGES.

MINT CONDITION Vodka Mudshake Chocolate Candy Cane LCBO 286971, 4 pk, $12.95 As much a part of the holidays as Frosty the Snowman, candy canes are a seasonal favourite. So it’s no surprise that the ever-popular Mudshake vodka brand has launched a limited-time-only candy-cane version. Like the rest of the Mudshake family, the vodka-based, ready-to-drink bever- age is creamy, rich and smooth. Serve straight up, over ice or in hot chocolate.

SIMPLY STUNNING Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne VINTAGES 268771, $72.95 When it comes to non-vintage Champagnes, this lovely bubbly is a bargain, so buy two—one for gifting, one for keeping. Its flavours of pear, smoke and spice match just as happily with grilled salmon and roast pork as with—trust us—fish and chips or popcorn. And for a celebratory toast, there’s none finer.

CREAM OF THE CROP Josh Cellars Legacy Red LCBO 507467, $17.95 You could think of this red as being the best of the best, for it blends four varietals— Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah and Petite Syrah—harvested from California’s premium wine-growing regions. A dense and juicy red, it offers aromatic spice, plum and blackberry aromas with flavours of dark cherry and roasted nuts. Pair with grilled steak or roast lamb.

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