Make a syrup base first, because it needs to be quite hot. Stir in just enough red wine to cover the sugar. Let this simmer until all the sugar has completely dissolved into the red wine. And then you bring it to the boil so that it boil s more vigorously. Don't burn off the alcohol. When your syrup is ready, turn the heat down to low and add your star anise and the rest of the wine. After around five minutes, when it's warm and delicious, ladle it into heat proof glasses and serve yum,. You can find the recipe for jame oliver's mold wine on the page this episode. A so winter wonderland, a place