LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2018

WHAT ’ S NEW

AFFORDABLE CLASSIC

Melini Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG LCBO 487819, $18.95

To snag a top-notch Chianti Classico Riserva for under $20 is rare indeed, and this well-priced find won’t disappoint. The elegant wine is intense and aromatic with notes of raspberry, violet, spice and toasted almonds, and a long, jammy finish. Decant then pour alongside duck confit or strong cheese, grilled T-bones or pork ribs.

VODKA ITALIA VOGA Vodka LCBO 545285, $39.95 Already renowned for fine wines in uber-chic bottles, VOGA Italia now sets its sights on vodka. VOGA’s new 100-percent Italian vodka— available lateMarch/early April—is crafted from fine Italian wheat and spring water from the Alps, then filtered through Nebbiolo grape must. The vodka is silky smooth and the gem-encrusted bottle, with integral pourer, stylish to a fault.

NEW CANADIAN TRADITION Mott’s Clamato Pickled Bean Caesar LCBO 491324, 458 mL, $2.95 The country’s top bartenders love gussying up cocktails, and have long known that a pickled green bean makes a cool garnish for Canada’s unique tipple. So, get ready to welcome a newmember to the Mott’s ready-to-drink Caesar line! With a bold and tangy taste, this convenient pour-and-serve Caesar is sure to become a classic.

16  FOOD & DRI NK SPRING 2018