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Wine is typically a fermented grape-based alcoholic beverage. The sugar in the grapes is consumed by yeast, which then breaks it down into ethanol and carbon dioxide while also producing heat.

Different kinds of wine are mostly influenced by various yeast strains and grape varieties. These variations are the result of intricate interactions between the biological growth of the grape, the fermentation reactions, the terroir (growing region) of the grape, and the wine-making process.

Legal appellations are established in many nations to specify wine styles and quality. These often place limitations on the allowable grape types, geographical origin, and other characteristics of wine production.

Since ancient times, wine has been made. The Caucasus region in what is now Georgia (6000 BCE), Persia (5000 BCE), Italy, and Armenia (4000 BCE) has the earliest wine artefacts.

While there are some similarities between New World wine and alcoholic beverages manufactured by native Americans, these connections relate mostly to later Spanish practises in New Spain.

Later, as viticulture methods for Old World wine advanced, Europe would have three of the greatest wine-producing regions. Today, Italy, Spain, France, the United States, and China are the five nations with the largest wine-producing regions.

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Red 14.5

Senses Wines, 'MCM88', Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir 2019 75cl £134.88

A rich, concentrated Pinot Noir with expressive aromas of black fruits and pomegranate layered with hints of lavender, rose oil and wild sage Complex and long

Red 14.5

Senses Wines, Terra de Promissio, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir 2019 75cl £110.41

A rich, structured Pinot Noir with complex aromas of smoky red and black fruits, roasted herbs and exotic spice through to a palate of impeccable balance

White 14.2

Senses Wines, BA Thieriot, Sonoma Coast, Chardonnay 2021 75cl £166.22

A racy style, showing incredible minerality, hints of lemon curd, floral and brioche notes through to a rich, toasty palate with flawless balance

White 14.4

Senses Wines, Charles Heintz, Sonoma Coast, Chardonnay 2021 75cl £117.53

Elegant and expressive, the palate is packed with stone fruits layered with spice, cedar and candied ginger, framed by a racy backbone and a silky texture

White 14

Senses Wines, Charles Heintz, Sonoma Coast, Chardonnay 2020 75cl £110.16

Elegant and expressive, the palate is packed with stone fruits layered with spice, cedar and candied ginger, framed by a racy backbone and a silky texture

White 14.5

Senses Wines, El Diablo, Russian River, Chardonnay 2021 75cl £117.53

Aromas of flamboyant pineapple, orange blossom and hints of marzipan and lemongrass lead to a palate with lovely tension, tropical fruit and great purity

Red 13.5

Creation Wines, Walker Bay, Art of Pinot Noir 2023 75cl £72.20

Complex, velvety and utterly enchanting, with opulent layers of cherry and plum mingling with earthy flavours of mushroom and an elegant sprinkling of spice

Red 14

Creation Wines, Walker Bay, Syrah Grenache 2022 75cl £26.51

A plush Syrah Grenache blend with intense flavours of ripe plum, black pepper, tapenade and umami

White 12.5

Al-Cantara, 'Occhi di Ciumi', Etna, Sicily 2023 75cl £26.29

A beautifully fresh wine with a core of minerality shining through the spicy flavour, long and saline on the finish

Red 15

Torre de Ona, Finca Martelo Rioja Reserva 2015 75cl £40.51

Polished, elegant and refined, with rich flavours of ripe berried fruit complemented by sweet spice, liquorice and clove through to a long, sleek finish

Red 14.5

La Rioja Alta SA, 'Vina Arana', Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 150cl £96.73

Refined, supple and polished, with an array of red and black fruits, coffee, caramel and cedar, through to a palate of beautiful balance and extraordinary length

Red 14.5

La Rioja Alta SA, 'Vina Ardanza', Rioja Reserva 2017 300cl £211.37

An emblematic Rioja showcasing beautiful balance, silkiness and opulence with aromatic spicy notes enveloping rich, red fruits and a long, smooth finish

White 13

Lagar de Fornelos, 'Lindeiros', Rias Baixas, Albarino 2021 75cl £85.90

A remarkably concentrated and beautifully textured Albarino, with apple and melon notes layered with a delicious saline character and a long finish

White 12

Chereau Carre, Muscadet Sevre et Maine, 'Cuvee Chereau Carre' 2023 37.5cl £7.74

A well-flavoured and classic Muscadet, clean and steely tasting with a touch of spritz and a bright salinity

Red 14

Bideona, 'Las Parcelas', Rioja Alavesa 2021 75cl £22.98

A pure and fresh Rioja with chunky cherry and raspberry fruit flavours complemented by graphite, violets and clove through to a long, mineral finish

Red 13.5

Mesta, Ucles, Tempranillo 2023 75cl £11.58

A vibrant and perfumed, unoaked Tempranillo showing great purity and typicity with notes of juicy black cherry and strawberry combined with notes of lavender and wild herbs