LCBO Food and Drink Winter 2016

OUT OF AFRICA The 2013 Grinder Pinotage VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 269076, $13.95 Pinotage—bred from Pinot Noir and Cinsault grapes—is South Africa’s signature varietal. This well-priced version has characteristic coffee aromas and flavours, together with notes of cherry and raspberry. It’s meaty and lush and versatile enough to team with smoked pork ribs, spicy Indian food and even dark chocolate.

SCANDINAVIAN STYLE

Brygg Mästarens Swedish Premium Gold LCBO 433508, 500 mL, $2.35 Brewed by one of Sweden’s larg- er independents that’s been in business since 1856, this award- winning pilsner garnered a gold medal at the 2013 International Brewing Awards—considered the Oscars of beer. A trio of hops gives it a flowery aroma and cit- rusy finish. Pour with Thai or Vietnamese food, or sushi.

WELL-SEASONED WHISKEY Jameson Caskmates LCBO 429258, $39.90

If you’re a fan of Jameson Irish whiskey, you’ll love this new addition to the family. It’s triple-distilled—like Jameson’s original blend—but aged in casks seasoned with the dark ale known as stout. The result is a super-smooth spirit with subtle suggestions of hops, cocoa and coffee. The perfect sipper for an icy night.

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