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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 11.5

Simpsons Wine Estate, Kent 'White Cliffs' Blanc de Blancs, 2019 75cl £41.59

Classic, vibrant aromas of citrus and green apple are balanced with subtle brioche notes and distinctive English minerality and finesse

White 12

Champagne Duval-Leroy, Prestige, Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru 2008 75cl £76.96

Refreshing and elegant, with rich aromas of floral notes, blood orange and roasted almonds The palate shows great depth, a fine structure and wonderful minerality

Red 14.5

Vina VIK, VIK, Millahue, Valle de Cachapoal 2019 75cl £153.14

Elegant, silky and complex, with captivating aromatic intensity and freshness The ripe, expressive fruit flavours are layered with violet and spice through to lasting finish full of finesse

White 12.5

Idaia Winery, 'Ocean', Dafnes, Crete, Thrapsathiri 2023 75cl £21.82

A rich and impressive wine with delicate floral aromas followed by a generous and spicy mouthfeel with hints of savoury liquorice and pine and a refreshing saline, mineral finish

White 13

Idaia Winery, Dafnes, Crete, Vidiano 2023 75cl £20.87

A delicate aromatic character of fresh banana toffee followed by intense lime, mineral and pear flavours combined with mountain herbs

Red 13

Oenops, 'Apla' Red 2022 75cl £17.16

Appealing aromas of cherry, fresh berries and a hint of tomato leaf lead to a juicy, fresh and intensely fruity palate, with great balance and a vibrant finish

Red 14

Gaia Wines, Gaia Estate, Nemea 2021 75cl £41.23

Concentrated damson fruit enhanced by orange peel together with floral and herbal pine notes, robust, layered and richly expressive

Red 14.5

Mas de Lavail, Maury Sec, 'La Toureze' 2022 75cl £16.54

A perfumed and generous red wine from the South of France with expressive notes of ripe cherry layered with hints of the garrigue, cocoa and liquorice

White 12.5

Santo Isidro de Pegoes, Peninsula de Setubal, 'Sobreiro de Pegoes' Colheita Branco 2023 75cl £10.66

Aromatic floral notes together with tropical and citrus flavours and a touch of spice, lead to a creamy texture beautifully balanced by a fresh finish

Red 13.5

Pegoes, 'Fontanario de Pegoes' Red, Palmela 2023 75cl £12.10

A smooth and juicy wine with a lovely combination of lavender and herbs complemented by vanilla and chocolate on the palate

Red 12

Les Boules Rouge Vin de France 2023 75cl £10.02

A blend of southern French grapes, this is a delicious forest fruit-scented joie de vivre wine, soft, juicy and appealing

Orange 15

Chateau de l'Ou, 'l'Orange de l'Ou', Cotes Catalanes 2022 75cl £36.36

An aromatic and complex orange wine with notes of marinaded oranges, citrus, peach and ginger through to a long, sustained finish

Red 16

Chateau de l'Ou, 'Secret de Schistes', Cotes Catalanes, Syrah 2020 75cl £33.07

A rich yet elegant Syrah with aromatic notes of chunky red and blue fruits, enhanced by graphite, crushed stone and garrigue, enveloped in beautifully integrated oak

White 13.5

Domaine Madeloc, 'Tremadoc Blanc', Collioure 2023 75cl £23.46

Fragrant notes of white blossom and ripe juicy nectarine lead to a rounded, unctuous palate, beautifully balanced by saline freshness

White 13

Swartland Winery, 'Founders', Western Cape, Chenin Blanc 2024 75cl £11.41

Expressive aromas of ripe melon and apples combined with candied lemon, crisp and refreshing through to a fruity, clean finish

Red 14.5

Delaire Graff, Botmaskop, Stellenbosch 2021 75cl £34.97

Rich aromas of cassis and spice lead to intense liquorice and blackberry flavours on the palate enveloped by fine, lingering tannins