Baby, it's cold outside!

Instead of braving the weather this weekend, we suggest you curl up by the fireplace with a glass of your favourite wine or spirit.

Available at the LCBO:

Zenato San Benedetto Lugana 2020
Veneto, Italy
VINTAGES#: 707158, $19.95 SHOP »»
"Pleasant aromas and flavours of apples and pears with some fresh herbs, flowers and minerals. A full-bodied white with a rich vein of ripe fruit all the way through to the end. Delicious. Drink now." Score: 92 Pts. - James Suckling, June 2, 2021.

Donnachiara Irpinia Aglianico 2018
Campania, Italy
VINTAGES#: 262956, $24.95 SHOP »»
"A red with blackberry, meat, black pepper, clove, blueberry and ash. Oyster shell, too. It's full-bodied with lots of round tannins and a juicy, velvety finish. Decadent and rich. So delicious now. Layered. Soft and rich. Drink now." Score: 93 Pts. - James Suckling, March 5, 2021.

Farmhouse California Red
California, USA
LCBO#: 15751, $16.80 SHOP »»
Farmhouse Wines are part of the Cline portfolio of wines from Sonoma, California. The winemaker uses blending to highlight the best fruit and does not over-oak the wines. A smooth blend of Zinfandel, Shiraz and Carignan, with cedar, chocolate, cassis and toast notes. Serve with charcuterie, appetizers or a cheese board.

Longford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
California, USA
VINTAGES#: 20725, $18.95 SHOP »»
In Monterey County, foggy mornings, plentiful sunshine and a long growing season allow for the development of fruit with great ripeness and intensity. This Cabernet gracefully shows off the elegance and generous, bright fruit tones for which the area is so loved. A wine that will enhance mid-week dining but has the substance and character for a more formal evening featuring grilled lamb.

Muga Reserva 2017
Rioja, Spain
VINTAGES#: 177345, $26.95 SHOP »»
"Lovely, succulent red with juicy berries and plums, together with some chocolate, spice, walnut and cedar. It’s medium-bodied with round tannins and a flavorful finish. Touch of dried fruit in the center palate. A pretty combination of savory and fresh-fruit character. Some orange peel as well. A baby Prado Enea. Drink now." Score: 94 Pts. - James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, January 2021.

Familia Bastida Drama Dark Blend 2018
La Mancha, Spain
VINTAGES#: 22445, $15.95 SHOP »»
"Pretty red fruit with some orange peel, toasted oak and chocolate. It's medium-bodied, tight and polished with pretty tannins. Garnacha and Tempranillo. Drink now." Score: 92 Pts. - James Suckling, November 2, 2020.

Stroh Original 54 Spiced Rum
Austria
VINTAGES#: 433094, $35.15 SHOP »»
Deep walnut brown in colour, this delicious nutty vanilla aromatic spiced rum, also offers rich caramel and sweet coffee flavours. Best served over ice, or in cocktails.

Slow Cooker Red Wine Sunday Ragù Pasta