LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2024

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GIFTING PREMIER LEAGUE For cottage invitations, august occasions or special gifts, here are three premium bottles to gift this summer. La Crema Monterey Chardonnay VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 158683, $29.95 From the cooler Monterey region, this Chard is on the lighter side for California with notes of quince and subtle oaking. Bring it to a lobster boil. Hidden Bench Estate Organic Pinot Noir VQA VINTAGES 274753, $37.95 An elegant Pinot with floral aromas, cran-raspberry flavours and perfect bal ance. It’s a dreamy red to be enjoyed with rare beef tenderloin. Tarlant Brut Reserve Champagne LCBO 325167, $50.05 It’s hard to beat Tarlant’s quality-to-price ratio for Champagne, and its citrusy flavours and electric acidity are perfect with alfresco oysters.

Arrive in Style To add something extra to an LCBO gift this summer, take note of these colourful accessories. There are gorgeous gift bags, including reusables with slots for two or six bottles. Our new cooler bag will keep ’em cold at a picnic, beach or backyard. Finally, colourful stemless plastic wineglasses will ensure break-free accidents on the patio. Look for these in LCBO stores or online at LCBO.com.

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