LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2017

WHAT ’ S NEW

WINE TO CHILL WITH

Marius Rouge Pays D’Oc LCBO 470096, $12.95

French wine is getting lots of blogger buzz, largely because of new wines like this one from an iconic Rhône Valley producer. A powerful red with notes of coffee, tar and licorice, a generous mouth feel and silky tannins, it’s the wine to reach for when you just want to kick back and enjoy a burger or steak frites.

A SURE WINNER Wayne Gretzky Cream Liquor LCBO 519298, $34.95

If you enjoyed The Great One’s No. 99 Red Cask CanadianWhisky, you’ll love this treat. The same small-batch spirit aged in red- wine barrels is crafted into a creamy liquor that’s smooth and refined with a pronounced whisky flavour. Poured over ice or added to hot coffee, it’s an unbeatable way to end a special dinner.

CALIFORNIA CLASSIC J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 27516, $22.95 The latest addition to the Vintages Essentials collection has been a Vintages customer favourite for years. And no wonder. This Californian red is the quint- essential Merlot: rich, plump, silky and bursting with dark fruit flavours. While this is a big wine, it’s smooth and a real crowd-pleaser, making it a perfect pour for any holiday get-together.

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