Booze

Forget sweet. Today's roses stand out in a range of styles. From crisp and dry to refreshing and pleasantly fruity, the exciting rose selection delivers what's new, hot and trendy in pink.
Chivite Gran Feudo Rose

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PINOT NOIR

Certified carbon neutral, Cono Sur Pinot Noir (LCBO 341602, $10.95) is a great environmentally friendly option, packed with rich flavours of berries and spice, with supple tannins and a silky smooth texture.

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TGIF On The Rocks Mai Tai

LCBO 165993, $11.95
A delicious mix of rum and tropical flavours from the famous TGIF restaurant's recipe. With this ready-made mix, you'll be able to join your guests rather than work behind the bar, and relax and enjoy a taste of the islands right in your own backyard.
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ARGENTINE REDS

Tupungato Passo Doble (LCBO 620880, $13.95) is a unique and very successful experiment from Masi, the Italian producer best known for Amarone and Campofiorin. The company bought land in Tupungato, near Mendoza, in 1996 and is now producing Passo Doble using the ripasso double-fermentation method that give...s Campofiorin its special richness. A blend of Malbec and Corvina, it bursts with ripe, juicy flavours of mulberry, blackberry and cassis overlaid with resinous spice. This is a great wine for the price and I'd suggest buying an extra bottle to keep for Christmastime.
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BEER MATCHING

Barbeque and beer go together like ham and eggs-it's one of those classic combinations that just can't miss. But not all beer is created equal and there are some brews that will do more to show off your mastery at the grill. When it comes to choosing beer for your next barbeque, Globe and Mail wine expert Beppi Crosariol recommends reaching for a pilsner. "It's refreshing and versatile so it will suit whatever you've got on the grill," he says. "I'm a fan of the Czech Pilsner Urquell (LCBO 388900, 6 pk, $13.50), but also look for local pilsner-style microbrews."
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THE NAME GAME

GROONER GRUNER VELTLINER
LCBO 168625 $12.95
Many people have never heard of Gruner Vetliner, and even fewer can pronounce it. hence the cheeky name of this Austrian wine. A quintessential summer wine, it's crisp and refreshing with notes of sour apples and citrus. Pairing nicely with fish and chicken, it appeals to both experienced and budding wine lovers.
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