LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2024

SERVE Instead of serving in stemless or plastic tumblers, give pre mium rosé an aromatic lift with specific glassware, such as a set of elegant Spiegelau Rosé glasses (left; four for $65.99 at cocktailemporium.com) or the tall, diamond-shaped Riedel Veloce Rosé glass (right; two for $95 at riedel.com).

WINE OF THE SUMMER

PREMIUM ROSÉ

TRY In an environmentally-friendly, light weight glass bottle, The Beach by Whispering Angel AOC Coteaux ( LCBO 31710, $18.85 ) is refreshingly crisp, with subtle aromatics, red-berry notes and good length on the finish. With a little je ne sais quoi , JNSQ Rosé Cru ( LCBO 31535, $43.95 ) gives a cheeky nod to France in a vivid California wine with cherry and herb notes. Mimi en Provence Grande Réserve Rosé ( LCBO 452573, $21.35 ) is the pal est of pinks yet bursts with red fruits, including juicy watermelon. “While trends like frosé, brosé and all-day rosé were fun, premium rosés can be genuinely intriguing wines, with grown-up complexity and depth. Just like roses, rosés come in all shades and grades. Try one a bit darker, drier or more top-shelf than you’d normally buy, and taste for yourself—they are incredi bly summer-food friendly” —Dick Snyder, wine writer

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PAIR Think pink and pair rosé with shrimp, salmon or lobster. Darker rosés can even pair with barbecued ribs or steak, or make great aperitivos spritzed with soda (see p. 101). They’re versatile with plant based and vegetarian plates, too.

Nova Scotia’s wines are lively, fresh and often lower in alcohol because the grapes grow in cool climates. Try Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 Sparkling ( VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 256289, $25.95 ) or the brand’s new Pink Piquette Rosé ( LCBO 38282, $16.95 )—just 7 and 5 per cent ABV, respectively.

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