LCBO Food and Drink Spring 2016

WHAT ’ S NEW

Sauza Hornitos Plata LCBO 436279, $33.95 Give any celebration a Mexican twist with this new addition to the well-known Hornitos tequila lineup. Made from 100-percent agave, the spirit is light and clear with delicious floral and herbal notes. Ice it down and enjoy straight up, or use to fix a pitcher of spring- time Margaritas. SPRING FIESTA

NIAGARA HERITAGE

PondView Estate Winery Lot 74 Harmony Red VQA LCBO 336495, $14.95 The name harks back to the 12-acre property—Lot 74—that PondView’s founders, the Puglisi family, bought more than 40 years ago. This easy- drinking red is a blend of Niagara Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cab- ernet Sauvignon. The spicy, dark fruit aromas and earthy blackberry- chocolate flavours make it a must with roast chicken.

Dusty Boots Hard Root Beer LCBO 447904, 4 pk, $14.95 This is root beer all grown up, and it’s a hot new trend. Packed with the spice of the traditional beverage but not too sweet, it’s naturally flavoured and has no preservatives. Chill it right down and enjoy in frosty glasses after you’ve dusted off the patio furniture on the first warm day of spring. ROOT BEER RISING

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