LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2019

Super with pasta salad

PLAYING TO THE CROWD

The universal glass

Cocktails and vino just don’t taste the same from a plastic cup. Choose one universal glass for easy entertaining.

Pair with spicy Asian food

stemless glass The modern choice for everything from punch to beer to wine. Wine Tumbler Often insulated or made of acrylic, tumblers are outdoor- friendly.

Great cheese pairing

Brightest Whites

Stick with dry, food-friendly white wines with just enough brightness to stay vibrant in summer’s heat.

YalumbaY Series Viognier LCBO 470062, $14.95 Plenty of tropical fruit aro- mas and a smooth, medium- bodied but dry palate of ginger and honey make this an aromatic sipper.

the vinecrafter chenin blanc LCBO 18689, $9.95 It might be winter now in South Africa, where this wine is made, but it smells like summer fruit in a bottle: juicy pear, apple and peach.

Kacaba Unoaked Chardonnay VQA LCBO 326975, $15.95 Crisp fresh apple and pear and a whiff of honeydew keep this Chardonnay summer-fresh and dry.

Mason jar The rustic option for casual patio picnics or backyard barbecues.

Greening your bar Aside from avoiding single-use disposable wares, here’s more you can do to reduce your backyard footprint: Ê Reduce packaging by

Ê Recycling stations, clearly labelled, help guests do good (and help with cleanup!). Ê Remind guests to keep their glasses, by name-tagging them with dry-erase marker.

choosing bag-in-box wine, and serve it from carafes. Ê Reusable glass or metal straws beat plastic—and can be a party favour!

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SUMMER 2019 FOOD & DRINK