LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2016

WHAT ’ S NEW

BACO FOR BARBECUE

Henry of Pelham Baco Noir Old Vines VQA LCBO 459966, $19.95

If you love the intense flavour of Baco Noir, thank the Speck brothers of Henry of Pelham. When other wine- makers were tearing out the vines, the Specks decided to nurture theirs. The result is one of Ontario’s most beloved varietals. The big jammy red is ideal for sum- mer fare and a must with grilled steak or lamb.

ONE OF A KIND

J.P. Wiser’s Last Barrels Canadian Whisky LCBO 461012, $75.40 This super-premiumwhisky was distilled in 2001 using the same recipe for grain mash mix first recorded in J.P. Wiser’s archives. Then the equipment was retired, making this whisky truly the last of its kind. Aged for 14 years in oak, it’s complex and smooth— and exclusive to the LCBO. There’s no finer Father’s Day gift.

LIGHT SUMMER SIPPER Bolla Soave Classico DOC LCBO 438945, $12.90 The Italian word soave translates as “soft,” and this classic Veneto white more than lives up to the name. Grapes fromwell-established vines give this refreshing white a lovely intensity—you’ll notice floral notes and hints of exotic fruit and honey. Serve chilled as an aperitif, or enjoy with seafood pastas and risottos or grilled fish.

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