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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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White 12

Champagne Palmer, Blanc de Blancs NV 75cl £75.08

With wonderful purity, this crystalline champagne exudes subtle aromas of citrus fruit, white flowers and almonds Fresh and silky on the palate, with exquisite mineral notes and finesse on the finish

White 12

Champagne Palmer, La Reserve Demi-Sec NV 75cl £54.76

Luscious and fresh, offering a true explosion of fruity apricot and pear, combined with tropical touches of mango, caramelised pineapple and nuances of zesty pink grapefruit with beautifully balanced sweetness

Rose 12

Champagne Palmer, Rose Solera NV 150cl £140.98

An irresistible rose Champagne combining great precision, freshness and fullness with charming aromas of wild strawberries, red and black currants, along with beautiful hints of vanilla and cinnamon spice

Rose 12

Champagne Palmer, Rose Solera NV 37.5cl £35.59

Rose 12

Champagne Palmer, Rose Solera NV 75cl £63.05

White 12

Champagne Palmer, La Reserve Nature NV 75cl £60.16

Complex, precise and pure, this shows beautiful mineral tension underpinned by notes of citrus fruits, chalk and candied lemon, with delicate roasted notes Persistent and saline on the finish

White 12

Champagne Palmer, La Reserve NV 150cl £110.29

A charming, elegant and beautifully balanced Champagne, with a melange of refreshing citrus, pear and apricot complemented by discrete nuances of hazelnut and buttery brioche

White 12

Champagne Palmer, La Reserve NV 300cl £307.39

A charming, elegant and beautifully balanced Champagne, with a melange of refreshing citrus, pear and apricot complemented by discrete nuances of hazelnut and buttery brioche

White 12

Champagne Palmer, La Reserve NV 37.5cl £27.94

A charming, elegant and beautifully balanced Champagne, with a melange of refreshing citrus, pear and apricot complemented by discrete nuances of hazelnut and buttery brioche

White 12

Champagne Palmer, La Reserve NV 75cl £49.48

A charming, elegant and beautifully balanced Champagne, with a melange of refreshing citrus, pear and apricot complemented by discrete nuances of hazelnut and buttery brioche

White 13.7

Far Niente Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2023 75cl £94.79

Beautifully and richly textured elegant wine with floral notes combined with fresh butter and balanced oak through to a wonderfully long, nutty and sustained finish

Red 12.5

Lake Chalice 'The Raptor', Marlborough, Pinot Noir 2023 75cl £23.92

An elegant and perfumed Pinot Noir, delivering intense notes of blackberry, plum and cherry fruit with delicate earthy aromas, velvety and smooth

White 13

Saint Clair, Pioneer Block 3 '43 Degrees', Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc 2023 75cl £23.53

Zesty fruit flavours, gooseberry, passion fruit, grapefruit and crushed herb Lovely Marlborough typicity

Red 15

La Collina dei Ciliegi, Amarone della Valpolicella 2019 150cl £88.64

Sumptuous notes of Morello cherry are enveloped by spice and delicate leathery nuances Full-bodied, with enveloping tannins and a long, balanced finish

Red 13

La Collina dei Ciliegi, Recioto della Valpolicella 2021 50cl £36.28

Silky smooth with enveloping tannins, this is rich in ripe sweet fruit, layered with sweet and exotic spice and accompanied by a lingering balsamic finish

Red 12

La Collina dei Ciliegi, Formiga, Valpolicella 2022 75cl £21.38

A velvety and harmonious Valpolicella conveying notes of wild strawberries, redcurrants and sweet spice Full-bodied yet mellow, with an intriguing lively edge