FIFA FEVER

Oy!  Soccer fans far & wide - I see a lot of flags out there, are you sure you're all cheering for the right team ?

Here's a few Winners from host-country SOUTH AFRICA to slack your World Cup fever:

1.  THE BEACH HOUSE SAUVIGNON BLANC / SEMILLON
LCBO 122390 | $ 9.95

Wow - can't beat that price!  A fruity little white for all summer long, buy a few bottles to see you through  soccer frenzy and beyond.  Chill it down and try it with szechwan shrimp.

If the next wine seems a bit scary, do not fear.... it's really not dangerous at all - and you gotta love that caricature on the label:

2.  PORCUPINE RIDGE SYRAH
VINTAGES Essentials 595280 | $ 14.95

Shiraz by its other (French) name of course - a spicy red wine to have with lamb sausages or your favourite pasta with meat sauce.   Just been added to the Vintages Essentials portfolio - which means 'always available' in the Vintages section of the LCBO.

3.  AMARULA CREAM LIQUEUR
LCBO 342246 | $26.95

And for the after-party, have a shot of this African cream liqueur straight up, on the rocks or in your coffee...sweet-ish, creamy/nutty and delicious.

Later, 

Mo