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Five Farms
the world's most

EXPLORING THE WINES OF THE

Rhône Valley
This distinctive wine region of France yields delights
for every palate.

ROB ALTER

authentic
irish cream liqueur
Traditionally, Irish cream was something
very special and personal, made by Irish
grandmothers using cream from the
family farm and containing almost
exclusively Irish whiskey. We set out to
make an Irish cream just like the one
Grandma used to make - more butterfat,
more whiskey, creamier and more
delicious than anything that has come
before it. Every ingredient in Five Farms
is authentically Irish, and the product is
beautifully presented in a package that
honors the long tradition of Irish dairy
farming. Five Farms was awarded the
Chairman's
Trophy at the 2018 Ultimate
Chai
Spirits Challenge, earning the highest
score ever given to an Irish cream liqueur.
We think Grandma would be proud.

BY ROBERT CAVANAUGH

T

he scenic beauty of Southeastern France

different foods as you find the combinations

is home to the Rhône Valley, a 150-mile

that most appeal to you.

vineyard region that begins south of Lyon

The white wines of Rhône are a true

and stretches towards Avignon and the

delight; hazelnut, floral and honeysuckle

Mediterranean Sea. Rugged mountains and

aromas lead to flavors of peach, apricot and

fertile valleys are warmed by generous amounts

almond...wines crisp enough for fish or soft

of sunshine, then cooled by mistral winds blow-

cheeses yet showing enough body struc-

ing though the region, cleansing the vineyards

ture to pair with lean white meats, pastas in

and adding a crisp acidity to the ripening grapes.

a cream sauce, sea bass, tuna or salmon.

Nearly 400 million bottles of wine are

Ethnic cuisine such as Thai food, Chinese,

produced each year in this picturesque

curried dishes and sushi are also good pair-

region. Enthusiastic wine consumers in over

ings, since the crisp acidity in these white

193 countries from around the globe are

blends match the spicier culinary flavors.

rapidly discovering that Rhône Valley has

Don't forget rosé wines...this lighter,

some of the most enjoyable, versatile and

fruit-bursting style of red wine is softer, less

food-friendly wines anywhere, with prices

tannic and usually made of Grenache, show-

that put them in the enviable category of

casing flavors such as raspberry, strawberry,

outstanding values.

banana and red cherry. Burgers and cold

Primarily known for rich, robust reds, wines

cuts, pizza, parmesan dishes, lasagna and

from the Rhône Valley are usually derived

pastas in a red sauce all pair well with Rhône

from varietals such as Syrah, Grenache,

Valley rosé, since the natural acidity and red

Mourvedre, Cinsault and Carignan. Dark and

fruit flavors match the soft bite of ripe tomato

deeply colored in the glass, with spicy aromas

sauces.

with black pepper, liquorice and blackberry

Spend a little time touring around the

flavors, these wines may be paired with

Rhône Valley section of your favorite wine

hearty cheeses, lamb, veal, BBQ dishes, spicy

store soon. There's something for everyone

turkey or charbroiled steaks, meatloaf and

here, and you'll be amazed at the wide array

rich stews...the key is to try diverse wines with

of delicious styles that await your discovery. ♦

Product of Ireland | Imported by Holladay Distillery,
Weston, MO | 17% Alc./Vol. (34 Proof) | Contains
Caramel Color. | Drink Responsibly. Drive Responsibly.

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