LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2019

NEW YEAR’S ON A BUDGET

APPROX $30 IF YOU’VE GOT A LITTLE MORE TO SPEND, ADD AN ONTARIO LATE HARVEST RIESLING FOR VARIETY.

WHAT TO SERVE

Notes of black raspberry and wood smoke in Guigal’s Côtes du Rhône relate beautifully to the earthy and sweet flavours in the dishes. E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône VINTAGES 259721, $20.95 To stay on budget, choose a wine that complements both the appetizer and the main. An affordable rich Rhone Valley red will do the trick.

For dessert, enjoy the interplay as the exotic peach, ginger and orange blossom notes of Barefoot Moscato mingle with the orange-honey flavours. Yum.

Barefoot Moscato LCBO 234351, $10.95

DINNER’S ON YOU, SO WHY NOT OFFER SOME PAIRING ADVICE, AND INVITE GUESTS TO BRING A BOTTLE FOR THE TABLE?

Seeking a budget-friendly alternative to Champagne? Look no further than our own backyard. Niagara produces traditional method wines that display the grace and crisp focus of the finest sparklers. Uncork Château des Charmes Brut Sparkling ( VINTAGES 224766, $25.95). Other top-notch bubblies include the elegant Crémants of France, minerally cava from Spain and Italy’s aromatic Prosecco. All perfect for ringing in the New Year. For a toast at midnight

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HOLIDAY 2019 FOOD & DRINK