LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2021

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This year, say Happy Holidays with a delicious bottle of Ontario VQA wine. Local wines make memorable and thoughtful gifts for friends and family, colleagues and caregivers. Made from 100% Ontario-grown grapes and crafted right in your backyard, these beautifully crafted wines are a true celebration of the aromas and flavours of home. Ontario VQA wines are considered cool-climate wines, which means they’re fresher, drier and lighter tasting than wines grown in warmer climates. These qualities make them highly desirable too. Flavourful and food friendly, they’re ideal for casual nights in or joyous gatherings with friends. Whether it’s a zesty Chardonnay nurtured in the mineral-rich soils of The Beamsville Bench, a rich Merlot from Ontario’s natural wonder Pelee Island or a plummy Baco Noir from picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake, the freshness and brightness of Ontario VQA wines are guaranteed to please. This holiday season, spread good cheer by wrapping up some of Ontario’s best homegrown varietals and blends. Your friends and family will thank you for it. And who knows? They may even return the favour. SPREAD GOOD cheer with Ontario VQA wines

D’Ont Poke the Bear White VQA 518753 l 750 mL l $14.95 Aromatic & Flavourful (D – 17 g/L) Expect citrus, smoke and nutty flavours in this aromatic dry blend. A great match with light seafood or white meats.

Hidden Bench Estate Chardonnay VQA A VINTAGES ESSENTIAL * 68817 l 750 mL l $29.95 Full-bodied & Rich (XD – 3 g/L) This fresh golden sipper is bright and zesty, offering citrus notes that are balanced by a hint of warm toast. Pair it with pork chops.

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