Cheers to Mom: 6 Wine Expert Recommended Bottles (plus Pairings) She Will Love!
From bone-dry to lusciously sweet, and from lively sparkling to still, this curated selection of six wines includes a style to suit any mother’s taste and will ensure the perfect pour to make her proud — and quite likely have her reaching for a second glass!
Family Tree The Soldier’s Wife Sauvignon Blanc
This is an easy-drinking, sustainable certified Sauvignon Blanc that delivers an off-dry palate that carries mouthwatering tropical fruit notes of guava, pineapple and mango. Sensationally bright with a zesty oomph makes this an excellent patio pour. Good value too! LCBO #25649, $17.95
Pair it with: Spring salads and white fish.
Jean Jean Le Pive Brut Rosé Sparkling
An organic and sustainable certified dry sparkling rose from the Languedoc region of France that includes Grenache Gris, Grenache Noir, Cinsault, Merlot and Syrah. It’s crafted in Méthode Charmat Provençale which allows 10% of the initial juice to be frozen until it’s added back in for the second fermentation for fruity freshness. In the glass, a dry and crisp sip that unfolds flavours of summer strawberry and raspberry, and some gentle herbal tones that persist on a lengthy, refreshing finish. LCBO Vintages #48374, $24.95
Pair it with: Strawberry shortcake or ricotta and spinach stuffed tortellini.
Rosehall Run Cabernet Merlot 2021
A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot that is primarily derived from old vines from Schenck Vineyards within the Creek Shores appellation. The winesees a 16-month élevage in a combination French and American oak prior to bottling. Blackberry and blueberry compote meddle with cedar spice aromas. On the palate, a velvety profile contains dark fruit that becomes energized with lively acidity and persists on a long, black olive finish. Drinking nicely now but would surely reward another 5-7 years in the cellar. LCBO Vintages #50498, $26.00
Pair it with: grilled meats or mushroom burgers.
13th Street Winery Blanc de Blanc NV
This bright sparkler is made up of 100% Chardonnay from select vineyards in the Niagara Peninsula. With its’ fresh, cool-climate energy matched with delectable apple notes and a captivating mineral core that drives a long finish, this bottle is both charismatic and refined, exemplifying the best of Ontario’s sparkling scene. Excellent value. Grab a bottle before May 24 and get $3 off! Dry. LCBO Vintages #28420, $29.95
Pair it with: Scallops, aged cheddar, or a brunch spread.
Heirloom McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022
There’s an alluring complexity of aromas that begin with white chocolate and floral nuances that dance atop ripe dark fruit. On the palate, a perceivable elegance within the richness, woven through soft tannins and layers of dried fig and juicy, blackberry bursts. Hints of dark cherry, cedar spice and nutmeg continue to push a symphony of flavour and trails on a long, satisfying finish. LCBO Vintages #23343, $23.95
Pair it with: Beef tartare, or double chocolate chip cookies.
Gemma di Luna Moscato
This is a charming sparkler that’s crafted in Piemonte, Italy. Playful bubbles deliver ripe stone fruit notes of peaches and pears on a seductively sweet palate. This bottle will make an easy, casual sip for Mother’s day. LCBO #583401, $17.00
Pair it with: Fruit or veggie trays, lemon bread, or pancakes.