joined by subtle green melon and a buttery trace of ethanol that softens the higher-toned fruit notes

Hosting an Italian-themed dinner with rustic Tuscan courses

with dark chocolate and vanilla dominating the opening

A simple Kalimotxo (red wine and cola) plays off the wine's natural cola aromatics

Lemon tart or vanilla panna cotta echo the citrus and vanilla in the spirit

Paul Jaboulet Parallel 45 Rose other-american-whiskey joined by subtle green melonPaul Jaboulet Parallel 45 Ros is a bone dry Ctes du Rhne ros from France's Rhne Valley, bottled at 13% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Named after the 45th parallel that runs just two kilometres from the domaine's cellars near Tain l'Hermitage, this cuve has been in continuous production since 1950 and has earned Silver medals from both the International Wine Challenge and Mundus Vini. Quick Facts: ABV: 13% Origin: Ctes du Rhne, Rhne Valley, France