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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 12.5

Domaine Les Astrelles, Bourgogne Aligote La Riotte 2022 75cl £28.87

A charming and refreshing Aligote, with notes of pear and citrus layered with delicate spice, notes of beeswax and floral nuances

Red 12.5

Domaine Les Astrelles, Gevrey-Chambertin Creux Brouillard 2022 75cl £98.88

A perfumed and elegant expression of Gevrey-Chambertin showing great aromatic precision, with notes of soft red fruits, violet floral nuances and ripe cherry

White 12.5

Weingut Rabl, Langenlois, Kamptal, Gruner Veltliner 2023 75cl £18.22

Subtle apple and floral aromas through to a spicy and fruity palate with flavours of pineapple and peach, crisp and mineral on the finish

Orange 11

Gouffier, Cuvee Aquaviva, Bourgogne Aligote 2022 75cl £31.34

An 'orange' wine with subtle notes of tropical fruit and green pear enhanced by vanilla oak This unusual, complex and richly textured wine has a remarkable saline and mouthwatering finish

White 12

Gouffier 'En Rateaux', Bourgogne Aligote 2022 75cl £25.69

An elegant and polished example of Aligote with hazelnut notes from oak ageing and vibrant notes of mineral and grapefruit through to a sustained and saline finish

White 12

Gouffier 'par Gouffier', Bourgogne Aligote 2022 75cl £22.00

A refreshing yet textured wine with vibrant citrus fruits and a saline note combined with mouthwatering richness

Red 14.5

Chateau de Valois, Pomerol 2019 75cl £49.64

A rich and plump Pomerol showing a lovely textured combination of earthy flavours complemented by opulent chocolate notes

Red 12.5

Blackbook Winery, 'Nightjar' Pinot Noir 2022 75cl £29.12

Reminiscent of good traditional Burgundy, this rich, silky and spicy wine has a lovely perfume of red fruits, impressive and rich

White 12.5

Xanadu, Margaret River, 'Circa 77', Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2023 75cl £16.24

A vibrant and zesty blend of wonderful purity, with a crunchy, fruit-driven palate of freshly squeezed citrus characters through to a lip-smacking finish

Red 14.5

Berton Vineyard, Reserve, Coonawarra, Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 75cl £19.42

Benchmark and elegant Coonawarra Cabernet with intense and generous black fruit aromas with hints of chocolate, eucalyptus and mint

White 13

Berton Vineyard, Barossa, Reserve Chardonnay 2023 75cl £18.08

A richly flavoured wine with tropical stone fruits enhanced by hints of vanilla and orange zest with mineral notes from its cool climate origin

Rose 12.5

Berton Vineyard 'Foundstone', South Eastern Australia, Rose 2023 75cl £11.63

A refreshing and full flavoured rose with notes of rosehips and strawberry fruit

White 11.5

Llopart, 'Panoramic', Penedes, Corpinnat Brut 2018 75cl £28.19

An enticing and complex bouquet of roasted nuts, honey and smoky tones leads to a creamy and beautifully balanced palate with a fine, elegant mousse

Orange 13

Gaia Wines, 'Clay', Orange Wine, Santorini, Assyrtiko 2021 75cl £37.00

Deep amber in colour, this richly textured, warming and aromatic orange wine delivers intense notes of saffron and curry plant culminating in a super dry, saline finish

White 12

Vina Echeverria, Reserva, Valle de Curico, Sauvignon Blanc 2024 75cl £11.39

This easy-drinking Sauvignon Blanc combines lively aromas of passion fruit and grapefruit with refreshing flavours of lemon sherbert

White 13

Ormarine, 'Les Clavelines Lies Fines', Picpoul de Pinet 2023 75cl £16.14

A refreshing and expressive Picpoul, with floral nuances, stone fruits and zesty citrus notes through to a long, delicious and mouthwatering finish