LOCAL WINES
FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING TABLE
Thanksgiving meals tend to rely heavily on the same old classics. But what if you changed things up this year, with contemporary recipes and just the right wine pairing from fantastic Ontario wineries?
Consider, for example, Trius Red. Its bold fruity flavours are excellent with rare roast beef on crostini, sliders with slow-roasted pork shoulder or thin slices of blackened lamb. Pelee Island Lola Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon VQA has spice, mint and herbal notes that sing with a luxe charcuterie board outfitted with nuts, gourmet crackers, cured meats and cheeses. Cozy sipping by the outdoor fireplace calls for the rounded berry and plum flavours of the versatile Open Cab 2 Merlot VQA. And the bright and zesty Sandbanks Riesling VQA works equally well with turkey as it does with savoury vegetarian fare like roasted cauliflower and chickpeas.
Make your harvest celebration memorable with a selection of delicious Ontario VQA wines and casual recipes. It may even become a new tradition!
Pelee Island Lola Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon VQA
618223 l 750 mL l $14.95 Medium-bodied & Fruity (D – 9 g/L)
Dark, dry and lively, this Cabernet Franc is ideally suited to the region’s sunny growing season. Savour its robust flavours of cedar and dark berries.
Sandbanks Riesling VQA
139022 l 750 mL l $14.95 Aromatic & Flavourful (D – 16 g/L)
This classic mediumbodied white from an acclaimed winery has floral, quince, grapefruit and even petrol tones that lead to a fresh citrusy finish.
Trius Red VQA
303800 l 750 mL l $24.95 Medium-bodied & Fruity (XD – 4 g/L)
Inspired by Bordeaux vintages, thispremium fruity red blend has enticing floral, black-currant, chocolate, toasted nut and cedar notes.
Open Cab 2 Merlot VQA
134957 l 750 mL l $12.95 Medium-bodied & Fruity (D – 11 g/L)
Enjoy candied cherry, raspberry and plum, plus a hint of chocolate and spice aromas, all paired with a slight minerality, in this dry Ontario red.