LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2023

NEIGHBOURHOOD PARTY Pigs-in-Blankets Wreath with Apricot Mustard p. 250 For something salty and succulent like pigs-in-blankets, it’s best to aim for a sparkling wine that falls on the dry and acidic side. Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava ( LCBO 167791, 200 mL, $5.95 ) is a versatile sparkling wine with invigorating bubbles that offset this savoury recipe, and its mini bottle format is convenient for passing out to your guests. Alternatively, Saintly Sparkling White VQA ( LCBO 34104, 200 mL, $5.95 ) also make for easy sharing. It presents with citrus aromas and gentle floral notes, which combine to make a lovely accompaniment to the recipe’s touches of tangy sweetness.

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