Bewitched

We knew from the off that this was a very attractive offering. Its fresh and green aroma reminded us of crispy apples, slices of cantaloupe melon, fizzy peach fruit gums and clover honey combined with a hint of spicy, fragrant, slightly floral and herbal witch hazel. The palate opened with a citric peppery tingle before a refreshing pear, apple and peach salad with added jicama, a root vegetable introducing an exotic Middle American touch. After reduction, we enjoyed a mojito with fresh mint and lime alongside sun-dried tomatoes preserved in olive oil, peppercorns and oregano before finishing with a bitter Italian gentian apéritif spritz garnished with a candied orange slice.