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It's that magical time of the year!
Celebrate the Holidays in good spirits and impress your guests with our selection of reds, whites, rosé, Champagne, sparkling, rum and sherry from around the world.
Perfect last-minute gifts for friends, family and colleagues, look for these popular picks at the LCBO:
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Medium ruby colour; intense ripe, raspberry and black fruit aromas with hints of earthy, spice and chocolate; dry with generous blackberry fruit flavours and a rich mouthfeel; spicy long finish.
Gardet Millésime Extra Brut Champagne 2012
VINTAGES#: 665869 SHOP »»
70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay. Youthful and flowery, with fresh herbs and newly picked citrus fruit. Generous fresh acidity and lovely fresh red apple flavours. Will reward keeping. Score: 90 Pts. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2017)
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône
VINTAGES#: 259721 SHOP »»
Limited Time Offer: SAVE $3.00. Until January 5, 2020
“Ripe but restrained, fruity yet elegant, this richly concentrated red offers luscious black cherry and berry flavors nuanced by hints of earth, smoke and spice. The palate is rich and fleshy but anchored by taut acidity and a finely edged backbone of tannins. Score: 90 Pts.” - Anna Lee Iijima, WineEnthusiast.com
“It's the Holy Trinity of wine: crowd-pleasing, widely available and superb value.” - JancisRobinson.com
Bailly Lapierre Réserve Brut Crémant de Bourgogne
VINTAGES#: 991562 SHOP »»
“This is a pale gold, fairly mature Crémant with a rather sharp nose of brioche, hazelnut and dried pear-apple fruit. It is mid-weight, fairly tart and quite intense and aggressive on the palate with a subtle rounding sweetness and a touch of caramel. Nutty bitterness and lemon come to the finish. The length is excellent. Score: 90.” - David Lawrason, winealign.com, Nov. 30, 2018.
Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Rosé 2018
VINTAGES#: 950576 SHOP »»
“Tart blackberry and violet-petal notes lend vibrant perfume to this dark-pink rosé. Ripe but pristine mulberry and blackberry flavors are concentrated and ripe on the palate, tinged by savory herbs and cut minerals. It's a full-bodied, firmly structured wine that should drink well far beyond the summer months. Score: 90.” - Anna Lee Iijima, WineEnthusiast.com, July 1, 2019.
Château Argadens
VINTAGES#: 681643 SHOP »»
The Sichel family of Château Palmer fame has been a part of winemaking in Bordeaux for some six generations. Always a great value, this popular, classically framed blend of Merlot and Cabernet is a great choice for grilled lamb.
La Chablisienne Les Vénérables Vieilles Vignes
Old vines (vieilles vignes) produce less fruit, so the wines are more concentrated and flavourful. This classic, steely, Chablis features aromas of sweet apple, mineral and citrus. Ideal for grilled white fish, as well as oysters on the half shell.
“From a popular co-operative winery making leaner, classic Chablis, the 2015 shows a well integrated nose of yellow fruit, lemon, herbs and mineral. It is a bit riper and smoother in this hot vintage, with some alcohol warmth yet fine acidity remains and there is a mineral streak on the finish. Quite elegant and cohesive with very good to excellent length. Drink now. Last tasted Aug 2019. Score: 90 Pts.” - David Lawrason, winealign.com
Stroh Original 80 Spiced Rum
“Stroh 80 is a piece of Austrian culinary culture and lifestyle. It is an indispensable ingredient, not only for desserts but also for cocktails. Let yourself be warmed up by this excellent rum, with its scents of candied fruit and caramel.” - Drinks & Co
For lovers of Sherry or for those looking to try the style, this is a great opportunity. It's a tremendous value that has a honeyed sensibility, great balance and suggestions of clove, nuts and toffee. Chill and serve as an apéritif.
Muga Reserva
VINTAGES#: 177345 SHOP »»
Limited Time Offer: SAVE $4.00. Until January 5, 2020
“A ripe vintage and classic wood elevated Rioja winemaking come together nicely in this rich, almost svelte red. It is a deep, almost brooding style of wine with dark dried cherry, almost prune-like fruit swaddled in coconut, vanillin and cedary American oak barrel notes. It is medium-full bodied and fairly dense with a satiny mid-palate, fine dusty tannin and a touch of graphite on the finish. Very good to excellent length. Tasted September 2019. Score: 91.” - David Lawrason, winealign.com
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Enjoy these traditional Austrian Holiday desserts: “KRAPFEN” – jam-filled donuts infused with Stroh 80. Get the recipe »»
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The Holiday season is a time for giving thanks and sharing food and wine with friends and family. Lustau Sherry pairs perfectly with cheese and charcuterie and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser during your Christmas festivities.
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