LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2024

WINE

Light and Bright Just because red wines are in the spotlight at this time of year doesn’t mean you should skip the white and rosé aisles. Bring them to the table for holiday entertaining, festive brunches, and before or after dinner. Having lighter choices on hand is a winning strategy to please all guests.

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Lunch and Brunch Or whenever…. Lighter dishes call for lighter wines, and lower-alcohol options are also a great idea.

Pelee Island Lola Light Rosé VQA LCBO 32182, $14.95

Refreshingly light in body and alco hol by volume (9 per cent ABV), this sparkling Vidal from Pelee Island Winery gets its rosy blush from a dash of Chambourcin. Aromas of strawberry and watermelon carry over into vibrant fruit flavours. LCBO 25462, $13.95 Lakeview’s pretty pink blend is low in alcohol (8 per cent ABV) and sugar (1 g per serving) but more than delivers with its floral and berry aromatics. The taste is a delicious swirl of fresh strawberry, redcurrant and raspberry. FOOD STYLING BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE; PROP STYLING BY CATHERINE M ac FADYEN Mindful Rosé VQA Thalia White Assyrtiko Sauvignon Blanc LCBO 273490, $13.20 Here’s a bright and versatile blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Greece’s fashionable star, Assyrtiko. Dry but not too tart, it brings floral, citrus and lemon-balm notes that work beautifully with salads, seafood and soft white cheeses.

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HOLIDAY 2024 ————————