LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2021

SPARKL ING

Cono Sur Sparkling pinot noir Rosé LCBO 365205, $14.95 Lazzara Rosato Secco sparkling vqa LCBO 18428, $17.95

What do we look for in a burger-ready rosé? Freshness is essential—it must have a structure of acidity that can cut through the fattiness of the burgers and stand up to tangy toppings and condiments. A little bit of weight can also help the wine hold its own: Medium-bodied rosés do well against such rich textures. Fruitiness is definitely a plus, and a hint of sweetness always seems like a delicious match with slightly charred flavours from the grill. For this vegetarian burger, with its hearty, earthy mixture of black beans, mushrooms and lentils, a sparkling rosé brings the added refreshment of bubbles. Cono Sur’s version is made with Pinot Noir—a grape that, in other guises, has a natural affinity with the flavour of mushrooms—from Chile’s cool southern Bio Bio Valley. Aromas of peach and cherry, and a hint of tangerine carry through into the taste. The Lazzara comes from Ontario’s own Henry of Pelham, a fine, crisp bubbly based on Riesling that’s pinked with Gamay and Pinot Noir, and full of apple and stone-fruit flavours.

Black bean, mushroom & lentil burgers

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FOOD & DRINK SUMMER 2021