Bacon Double Cheeseburger
EastDell Estates Black Cab VQA (LCBO# 609875)
Peller Estates Heritage Baco Noir VQA (LCBO# 582841)

Extra mozzarella & cheddar cheeses, extra ground beef & extra bacon pair nicely with the deep blackberry and cherry, subtle smoky notes and a hint of oak and vanilla in EastDell Estates Black Cab VQA. The spice and fruit of Peller Estates Heritage Baco Noir VQA also make for a fine combination.

Chicken Caesar Pizza
Legends Estates Winery Chardonnay VQA (LCBO# 669382)
Creekside Estate Cab Shiraz VQA (LCBO# 578633)

It is the creamy tomato and garlic sauce, crisp bacon and marinated chicken that suggest this pizza will please red and white wine fans. A suggested white wine would include Legends Chardonnay VQA. It’s slight floral notes, creamy and full in the middle palate with clean fruit characteristics pair well with chicken and the other ingredients. Red wines would include Creekside Estate’s Shiraz VQA, a medium bodied red with a spicy cracked pepper and cherry nose. Featuring flavours of raspberry, cedar spice, and fruit.

Thai Sensation
Château des Charmes Chardonnay VQA (LCBO# 56754)
Vineland Estates Riesling Semi-Dry VQA (LCBO# 232033)

Garlic butter, seasoned chicken, roasted red peppers and a sweet and spicy sauce will blend nicely with Château des Charmes Chardonnay VQA. A bouquet of citrus fruit, and a hint of apple, this dry white wine offers good fruit concentration and a hint of oak. Or try a clean white wine with lots of citrus fruit and crisp acidity such as Vineland Estates Semi-Dry Riesling VQA.

Tropical Heatwave
Lakeview Cellars Estate Baco Noir VQA (LCBO# 307181)
The Grange of Prince Edward Estate Winery Gamay Trumpour’s Mill VQA (LCBO# 615062)

A flavorful treat with tropical fruit and underlying spice from the hot peppers pairs nicely with the intense colour, compote fruit flavour and spice of Lakeview Cellar’s Baco Noir VQA. Another ideal match is The Grange of Prince Edward Estate Winery Trumpour’s Mill Gamay Noir VQA. This dry, oak-aged wine is a well rounded wine that would match well with the Heat.

Pizza Romano
Château des Charmes Cabernet Merlot VQA (LCBO# 222372)
Pelee Island Winery Pinot Noir VQA (LCBO# 135939)

The pepperoni, Italian sausages and Italian herbs pair nicely with a medium bodied red wine. With flavours of spicy bell pepper, raspberry and cassis, Château des Charmes Cabernet Merlot is a perfect choice. Or try the clean finish and good fruit of Pelee Island Winery Pinot Noir VQA.

Chicken Parmesan
Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery Gamay VQA (LCBO# 291112)
Stoney Ridge Estate Winery Pinot Noir VQA (LCBO# 588)

The salsa sauce, diced tomatoes, grilled chicken and Italian herbs pair well with the fragrant pepper spice and black cherry fruit aromas of Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery Gamay VQA. Easy to drink, initially soft and silky, finishing with a pomegranate note, it’s sure to please. Stoney Ridge Estate Winery Pinot Noir VQA boasts jammy red fruit on the nose accompanied with spicy oak notes of leather, old wood, tobacco and spice. The palate is surprisingly smooth with flavours of black cherry and will also match well with the Chicken Parmesan.

Greek
Pelee Island Winery Cabernet Franc VQA (LCBO# 433714)

Olives, tomato and feta drive the flavors of this Mediterranean delight. The rustic character, very ripe, plummy-sweet flavours and richness of a Pelee Island Winery Cabernet Franc make it an ideal match for the Greek.

Grilled Chicken Brsuchetta
Colio “CEV” Gamay Noir VQA (LCBO# 342451)

Ripe red tomatoes, grilled chicken and tasty garlic butter suggest serving a light to medium-bodied red, with soft red berry fruit and good acidity such as Colio Estates Gamay Noir VQA.

Mexican
Stoney Ridge Estate Winery Bench Cabernet Merlot VQA (LCBO# 324392)
Jackson-Triggs Proprietors’ Riesling VQA (LCBO# 526277)

For the heat of salsa sauce, mexican beef and jalapeño peppers, you may want to try Stoney Ridge Estate Winery Cabernet Merlot VQA. With aromas of red plums, red cherries, raspberries, the fruit and acidity are well balanced paring nicely with the spice of this pizza. White wine enthusiasts should try Jackson-Triggs Proprietors’ Reserve Dry Riesling, with it’s aromatic nose, citrus and tropical fruits.

Pizza Fiesta
Willow Springs Baco Noir VQA (LCBO# 620112)
Legends Estates Merlot VQA (LCBO# 27847)

Fiesta indeed! Zesty sauce, marinated chicken, tomato, Italian seasoning and a sprinkle of feta open the door to Willow Springs Baco Noir VQA with dark fruit aromas and taste of black berries and cherries and underlying smokiness. Legends Estates Merlot VQA with its polished plum, berry and black cherry flavours will also pair nicely. Further complexity is enhanced with spicy,
earthy notes.

Primavera
Cave Spring Cellars Dry Rose VQA (LCBO# 295006)

The Mediterranean flavors of sun-dried tomato, roasted red peppers, and roasted garlic made this an ideal partner for a
crisp dry rosé such as Cave Spring Cellars
Dry Rosé VQA. This refreshing wine with berry fruit and lively acidity make it ideal for casual fare.