LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2016

WHAT’S NEW COPY BY JULIA AITKEN  •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY VINCE NOGUCHI

A WORLD OF NEW PRODUCTS AT THE LCBO AND VINTAGES.

REASON TO CELEBRATE

Conundrum White VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 694653, $24.95

Twenty-five years ago, Napa icon Chuck Wagner took a gamble on an unorthodox white blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscat Canelli and Viognier. The result? An exotic, bright wine, celebrated for its versatility. Thai, southern Indian or spicy Mexican fare: this white loves them all. Happy birthday, Conundrum!

CHIC LITTLE COOLER SoCIAL Lite Sparkling Lime Ginger LCBO 450445, 4 pk, $9.95 With no additives or preservatives, sugar or other sweeteners, this vodka cooler is a fresh addition to your sum- mer bar. Natural flavours of lime and ginger give it zesty style, and light carbonation adds a hint of spritz. It matches beautifully with seafood but is equally at home teamed with a lazy afternoon on the deck.

FRENCH CONTEMPORARY

Château Argadens 2011 VINTAGES 681643, $17.95

Made in a thoroughly modern style, this Bordeaux is terrific value. With a complex nose of ripened fruit, vanilla and cocoa, and soft, supple tannins, it’s ready to drink now. The blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc makes this wine a perfect pour with grilled beef or game and flavourful hard cheese.

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