LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2020

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LOVE OF THE LAND Sustaining great taste in Ontario wine Ontario may be one of the world’s youngest winemaking regions, but it’s becoming one of the most environmentally responsible. Here, innovation, globally endorsed grape-growing practices and a passion for the land abound. In Prince Edward County, you’ll find Sandbanks Winery, which is committed to reducing the use of herbicides and pesticides. Pelee Island Winery uses a pest management system developed by the World Wildlife Fund, while Niagara’s Henry of Pelham pursues wetland restoration, biofiltration, reforestation and water conservation. Wherever you look, Ontario wineries are working hard to ensure their delicious offerings — and the lands they’re grown on — are enjoyed for generations to come.

Sandbanks Dunes Red VQA LCBO 346445 | 750 mL | $14.95 Full-bodied & Smooth (D – 15 g/L) A masterful blend of foch, gamay and cabernet grape varieties that’s full of raspberry and chocolate flavours.

Henry of PelhamEstate Chardonnay A VINTAGES ESSENTIAL* 268342 | 750 mL | $21.95 Full-bodied & Rich (XD – 2 g/L)

Pelee Island Lola Gewürztraminer VQA LCBO 618231 | 750 mL | $13.95 Off-dry & Fruity (M – 24 g/L) An incredibly fragrant white that brings jasmine, lychee, apricot and melon notes.

Elegant, with bold ripe fruit, vanilla, smoke and buttered-toast flavours. Creamy and rich.

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