We first noticed the deep red mahogany colour and then we sniffed wood glue followed by an abundance of further ester aromas like peaches, apples, pineapples, pear drops and desiccated coconut – smiling faces all round. Smouldering heat on the palate combined with strawberry jam and whipped cinnamon cream and a mouth-drying finish made this an experience to be savoured. With water, saffron crème brûlée with poached pears in spiced brown sugar and plenty of polished oak on the nose, whilst to taste - charred pineapple margarita with sage and a ‘blooming’ hibiscus flower in syrup at the bottom of a flute filled with Champagne – the stuff that dreams are made of!