LCBO Food and Drink Spring 2016

WHAT ’ S NEW

MADE FOR EACH OTHER Small Gully The Formula Robert’s Shiraz VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 142935, $19.95 How’s this for a perfect spring pairing? Fire up the grill for the first barbecue of the season and team a rack of lamb with this powerhouse Shiraz from down under. Crafted from 40-year-old vines, the wine is rich and luscious with good balance, soft, persistent tannins and a great finish.

ART MEETS BEER Collective Arts Ransack The Universe IPA LCBO 450312, 473 mL, $2.95 Hamilton, Ont., brewery Collective Arts not only creates craft brews but pro- motes artists by featuring limited-edition works on each beer’s label. Ransack The Universe—named for a favourite Toronto vintage store—combines Australian and American hops to create an India Pale Ale withmango and citrus flavours, a light malt body and a crisp finish.

Farm To Table Cabernet Merlot LCBO 436964, $14.95 PERFECT WITH BEEF

Australian vineyard FowlesWine crafts wines to complement farm- raised meat, and elegant draw- ings on each bottle are a clue to the best match. So it’s no surprise that the label on this rich Cab’- Merlot blend sports a beef cow. Black fruit, mint and spicy oak make this wine the classic partner for juicy prime rib.

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