LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2026

Fun French French wine labels have had a bit of a glow-up, and a new generation of offerings boast names and designs that range from pretty to sleekly modern to adorable. These must-try new rosés are as delicious as the bottles are delightful.

MiniM! Rosé IGP Mediterranne LCBO 48472, $14.45 The Pale Rosé by Sacha Lichine LCBO 49252, $19.95 Lapin Bleu Cinsault Rosé LCBO 48475, $10.95 Smiley Rosé LCBO 25748, $19.95

CHILL-OUT RED WINES

Truffle Hunter Barbera D’Asti LCBO 43949, $16.55 Truffle-hunting dogs are a tradition in this juicy red’s home, in Italy’s Piedmont. Drink it chilled, with a mushroom or truffle oil–drizzled pizza. Chill Bill Spritzy Red LCBO 48549, $14.95 Thirty minutes on ice gives this cherry- scented sweet red the perfect chill and fizz to sip with grilled burgers, ribs or veggies. Merlot Polaire LCBO 48408, $17.05 Even the legendary Bordeaux wine region is on-trend with this strawberry-scented fruity red to chill and pair with barbecue- sauced chicken. Riunite Lambrusco Reggiano 1950 Amabile LCBO 43952, $14.40 This sweet and lightly sparkling red is named for the year, 1950, that the Italian wine company Riunite was formed. Do a retro toast over trendy hot dogs.

WILD WINES

Single-serve flavoured wines like Lively Strawberry Watermelon Premium Wine Spritzer (LCBO 49133, 341 mL, $3.95) and Lemon Lime Luna Pops (LCBO 48401, 4 pk, $15.95) are perfect party guests. Zero-sugar Bask hard sparkling waters in Black Tea, Goji & Blackberry or Green Tea Peach (LCBO 43053 and 24999, 355 mL each, $3.95 each) flavours are a spritzy way to enjoy wine.

FOOD STYLING BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE; PROP STYLING BY SCOTT CHRISTY

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