Dark plum, cocoa, clove and warm spice with kelp, rhubarb, boysenberry, red cherry preserve, and Jamon jumping around the glass and commanding attention. A sanguine, terracotta and petrichor frame supports a finish loaded with pomegranate and signature raspberry. Gateway Grenache ready for willing explorers.

There is volume and richness that speaks of luxury. The tannins crunch like apple skin inside a candy shell and coat the roof of the palate. Flavour derived from fruit but also seeds and stems makes the finish luscious and layered.

Try Joseph Abboud’s Barbecue in his excellent book, Rumi – Food of Middle Eastern Appearance.