LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2024

LIGHT AND BRIGHT

Party Time Nothing says “celebration” like bubbly—and it doesn’t have to break the bank. Add a deli ciously fruity white and a robust rosé, and the fun can begin. Here are some crowd-pleasers that will also make any budget- ­ conscious host happy, all of them offering serious bang for your buck. LCBO 36977, $13.95 From one of Catalonia’s oldest houses, this elegant cava offers superb value. Biscuity brioche notes are a hallmark of traditional method bubbly, here balanced by bright citrus. Great on its own, it’s also an ideal choice for sparkling wine cocktails. Castell Blanc Brut Cava

Saintly The Good Sparkling Rosé VQA LCBO 16767, $19.95

The Charmat Method of making sparkling wine gives refreshingly sharp bubbles, while contact with the yeasty lees adds a lovely, creamy texture. Red berry and peach flavours predominate. Medium-bodied, this Ontario bub bly will delight fans of rosé Prosecco.

JP Azeitão Syrah Rosé

AMAZING VALUE

Bacalhoa LCBO 404566, $10.95

Syrah grown in Portugal’s Setúbal Peninsula is responsible for the ripe cherry and red berry intensity in the glass. All that fruit is nicely coun tered by a crisp, tangy structure and a trace of minerality—a surprisingly complex rosé for the price.

Tête De Lion Chenin Blanc

LCBO 32460, $12.95 This opulent, juicy Chenin comes from the Robertson Valley in South Africa’s Western Cape. Bright acidity catches your attention, underpinning seductive pineapple and passionfruit flavours—well-balanced qualities that make this a versatile house white.

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———————— HOLIDAY 2024