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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 13.5

Pizzini Wines Nonna Gisella Sangiovese 2023 75cl £14.40

Initally the nose shows fresh cherry and dried herbs As the wine opens up in the glass we see blood plums anddark chocolate, synonymous with this wine This easy drinking Sangiovese has it all; earthiness, spiced plums, cherries, chocolate and dried Italian herbs The savoury finish is met with soft and well-balanced acidity

Rose 13

Domaine d0Eole Rose tradition from Provence

Provence Rose - Domaine d'Eole 75cl £19.97

The exquisite Provence Rose from Domaine d'Eole boasts a delicate, pearly pink marble tint, excellent citrus and red fruit scents, and a well-balanced, delicate palate. Since 1993, Eole has embraced sustainable viticulture in the Alpilles, banning weedkillers and focusing on ecological balance. They grow traditional Mediterranean grapes, control yields, and harvest by hand at peak ripeness. The result: wines rich in aroma and finesse.

Rose 13.5

Rose 22 Chateau D'Esclans 75cl £53.66

Red 14.5

Chateau Bouscaut Pessac-Leognan Cru Classe 2019 75cl £51.88

Aromas of spiced plum and blackberry On the palate it is well-structured with notes of coffee and clove on the long finish

Red 13.5

Oak Cask Black Edition Malbec 23 Trapiche 75cl £10.75

Red 14.5

Ascheri Langhe Nebbiolo DOC San Giacomo 2023 75cl | Great Wines Direct

Ascheri Langhe Nebbiolo DOC San Giacomo 2023 75cl £18.23

Ascheri's Langhe Nebbiolo shows the Barolo grape's youthful, exuberant, side, with more than a sprinkling of its complexity It's full of rosehip, red apple and pomegranate fruit character, and is juicy, succulent and totally delicious Nebbiolo's tannin gives it a bit of substance, without detracting from its lovable personality Scrumptious!

White 11.5

Pikes Hills and Valleys Riesling 2023 75cl £13.25

Attractive and inviting aromas of stone fruit and sweet limes are dominant, with floral notes of honeysuckle and lavender adding layers of complexity Bright lime and citrus fruits, perfectly balanced with soft sweetness and sherbet like acidity Hints of musk and a talcy like texture play in the background

Red 14

Frescobaldi Montesodi Chianti Rufina Riserva 2021 75cl £45.04

A singular, exceptional plot at 400 metres elevation on the Castello Nipozzano estate, Montesodi became the first Chianti Rufina 'Cru' in 1974 The wine has a beautifully clear ruby-red colour, and a bouquet redolent of cherries and strawberries, with rosehip, violet, clove and black pepper, and a mellow mature character The elegance and silky-smooth quality of the tannins on the palate is absolutely incredible, and the finish is long and persistent This may be enjoyed immediately and over a decade or longer After painstaking work carried out in the Montesodi vineyard, Sangiovese grapes are hand-harvested into 15 kg crates, and then carefully selected, berry by berry for the most perfectly ripe fruit There is a traditional ageing process - first in large (30 hectolitre) Austrian and French oak barrels, and then in bottle

Red 13.5

Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022 75cl | Great Wines Direct

Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022 75cl £24.18

A wine full of charm: bright ruby colour and a nose rich with aromas of red fruit (raspberry, red currants, wild strawberry) On the palate, the wine is pleasant, fruity and refreshing, with light tannins and great elegance

Red 13.5

Chateau Leoube 2023 Love by Leoube Rouge Organic, Domaine de Leou 2023 75cl £20.28

Love by Leoube is the new organic red, an expression of the love of Provence, the terroir and its beauty A fresh, supple red with notes of red berries, currants and subtle hints of blonde tobacco Abundant in fruit-driven qualities, this silky red has a gentle acidity and beautiful ripe tannins The perfect wine for any occasion and to bring character to everyday dining

White 13.5

Russiz Superiore Pinot Bianco, Collio 2022 75cl £24.85

This has an irresistibly generous aroma, spilling over with ripe peaches and pears Fabulous on the palate, with flavours and texure that are full and rich while also fresh and balanced The finish is really long Sheer quality - love it

White 11.5

Reserva Chardonnay 23 La Celia 75cl £9.67

Red 13

Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 22 La Celia 75cl £9.67

Rose 13

Babylonstoren Mourvedre Rose 2023 75cl £22.68

An elegant, dry wine of a sophisticated salmon colour and delicious hints of raspberries and rose petals A single sip leads to the delightful discovery of crushed pomegranate, the sweet freshness of watermelon and a subtle punch of acidity With its face to the sun and its feet in the water, this witty cultivar will spark the creative senses and leave you with a lingering mouthfeel

Red 14

Babylonstoren Babel Red Blend 2022 75cl £21.98

Crushed mulberry, blackberry and plum flavours with well judged oak maturation, adding layers of sweet spice, vanilla and dark chocolate Succulent black fruit with a savoury edge of cigar box and graphite, all held together beautifully with smooth tannins and a tightly knit structure

White 12.5

Louis Michel Petit Chablis 2023 75cl £26.86

From a special vineyard site on the hillside above the Chablis Grand Cru While a cooler location than its famous neighbours lower down the slope, it experiences exceptional drainage and exposure to sunlight, making it one of the very finest Petit Chablis locations The wine is bright white-gold in colour, with an expressive apple and citrus zest aroma In the mouth, it is bone dry and super crisp, with racy acidity, green apple and lemon rind flavours, and a refreshing finish