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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 13.5

Carrick Winery Bannockburn Pinot Blanc 2023 75cl £23.70

Bold nose, with notes of poached pear, toast and quince paste The palate brings these notes together, alongside greengage plum, vanilla and melted butter It's rich and full-bodied, textural, but finishing fresh on the palate Made from estate grown, BioGro certified organic grapes grown in a small 04 ha block on Carrick s lower Cairnmuir Terrace Vineyard in Bannockburn

White 13

Vignerons des Terres Secretes Pouilly-Fuisse Les Preludes 2022 75cl £26.28

Red 13.5

Rovellotti Ghemme DOCG Riserva Costa Del Salmino 2017 75cl £47.34

The Ghemme Riserva has garnet red colours and is focused on raspberry and violet notes on the nose It is dry, sapid and aromatic on the palate Recommended serving temperature: 18-20°C

Red 14

Sartori Regolo Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2021 75cl £15.40

Ruby red colour with garnet hues; intense and persistent aromas; on the palate, full bodied, dry and velvety, with black-cherry flavour and dried fruit on the lingering finish

White 13

Ken Forrester Wines Dirty Little Secret Five 75cl NV £85.78

This wine is to Chenin what Le Montrachet is to Chardonnay It's an utterly distinctive expression of very old Chenin Blanc vines from a very particular place - a dryland vineyard in the Piekenierskloof region planted in 1965 With almost incredible intensity, richness, depth, breadth and length, this unique bottle is an impressive drink right now, or you can watch it evolve with a few years' cellaring

Red 15

Arco dei Giovi Amarone 2020 75cl £32.77

Deep red colour with garnet flecks; intense aroma with strong hints of dried fruit, spices and cherry, currant and chocolate Spicy finish and full velvety body

Red 12.5

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Chiara Boschis - E Pira Dolcetto d'Alba Organic 2023 75cl | Great Wines Direct

Chiara Boschis - E Pira Dolcetto d'Alba Organic 2023 75cl £20.38

Bright reddish-purple in colour Aromas of ripe blackberries and plums are mirrored in the flavors A direct, Zinfandel-like fruitiness combined with Merlot-like soft tannins make it charmingly seductive

Red 14.5

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Chateau Talbot Saint-Julien Cru Classe 2018 75cl £103.04

Deep ruby in colour A marvellous array of flavours and aromas, especially blackcurrants, wild berries, leather, herbs, chocolate, vanilla, smoky oak and spices The tannic structure is tight, well integrated and superbly crafted, beginning to soften now and revealing a seductive side to this famous wine

Red 14

Lot 14 Merlot BiB 23 Laylo 225cl £36.11

Red 15

Domaine Chante Cigale Chateauneuf-du-Pape Organic 2022 75cl £35.27

Deep ruby in colour, with a wonderful nose of spice and dark fruits - this is a real winter warmer The palate is rich and ripe with layers of fruit and spice supported by fine tannins

White 13

Lot 4 Sauvignon Blanc 22 Vina Leyda 75cl £18.07

White 13

Alain Chavy Puligny-Montrachet Blanc 1er Cru Les Folatieres 2022 75cl £88.19

A complex yet vibrant Premier Cru Burgundy that marries bright, zesty citric nuances with mineral, herbaceous and spice character, all wrapped in extremely fine oak One of Puligny s three finest Premier Crus: the name 'Folatieres' comes from the Old French word for a place haunted by goblins, sprites and other mythical creatures

Red 15

Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Chaupin 2021 75cl £57.11

Good ruby red colour Ripe, serious aromas of currant, chocolate, liquorice and Provencal herbs Rich and dense but fresh and stylish, with a lively mineral quality and bright acidity Finishes with very smooth tannins Drink up to 2035

White 13

Vachnadziani Winery, Kakheti, Mtsvane 2023 75cl £15.28

A refreshing and floral white wine with a delicate bouquet of candied peel leading to perfumed notes of apricot and finishing on a bitter citrus note

White 12.5

Vachnadziani Winery, Imereti, Krakhuna 2023 75cl £14.86

Delicate scents of lemon and ripe pear prelude dry and herbal flavours and a refreshing salty finish

Red 13

Vachnadziani Winery, Kakheti, Saperavi 2023 75cl £12.86

A warm and spicy red offering vibrant aromas of wild berries, tea and creme de cassis with lovely floral lavender hints, loads of flavour and spicy on the finish