LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2024

RETHINKING ICEWINE

Ice Age Dip your toes into the world of icewine with these best‑in-class bottles to try—plus ideas for sipping and serving them HENRY OF PELHAM RIESLING ICEWINE VQA VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 430561, 375 mL, $49.95 An exceptional icewine that balances sweetness with refreshing acidity. Honeydew melon and candied citrus are a few of the flavours you’ll find here. JACKSON-TRIGGS RESERVE VIDAL ICEWINE VQA VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 389411, 375 mL, $49.95 This deep gold-coloured wine is lush, balanced and comfortably sweet. It’s full of apricot and pear flavours and finishes with hints of citrus zest. PILLITTERI CABERNET SAUVIGNON RESERVE ICEWINE VQA VINTAGES 465203, 200 mL, $39.95 Oak treatment during fermentation adds depth to a pick that’s loaded with flavours of red fruit, figs and walnuts. LAKEVIEW CELLARS VIDAL ICEWINE VQA VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 522672, 200 mL, $24.95 This bang-for-your-budget pick makes a wonderful base for icewine cocktails. Notes of pear, peach and honey dominate its nuanced palate. PONDVIEW CABERNET FRANC ICEWINE VQA VINTAGES 558452, 200 mL, $44.95 For nights that call for something extra special, go for this jammy vintage with a complex bouquet of red fruit, cinnamon and vanilla.

Food Pairings

Thai Green Curry Spicy dishes like curries get along nicely with icewine because their bold flavours temper its sweetness.

Ice Cream with Fruit Compote

Pulled Pork The fruity notes of icewine complement the gentle sweetness of BBQ sauce, while its acidity means it acts as a natural palate cleanser between bites.

Pâté Icewine’s acidity helps lift up fatty, savoury dishes like pâté, while its fruity profile creates a pleasant contrast with the dish’s earthy notes.

Subtly sweet desserts like ice cream with compote play well with icewine’s honeyed profile but don’t overpower the palate.

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