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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

Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards, Swartland, Chenin Blanc 2024 75cl £14.98

A refined Chenin Blanc with aromas of tropical fruit, pear and green apple leading to a delightfully fresh palate layered with minerality and a lingering finish

White 13.5

Olifantsberg, Breedekloof, Grenache Blanc 2021 75cl £24.01

Richly textured and beautifully balanced, with delicious notes of anise, lime and green apple notes and finishing with mouthwatering salinity

Red 14.5

Peterson Winery, Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel 2019 75cl £31.07

Subtle berry and toasty oak aromas lead to a delicious, mouth-coating palate of richness, complexity, spice and earthiness though to a long, seductive finish

Red 14.5

Peterson Winery, 'Mendo Blendo', Tollini Vineyard, Redwood Valley 2021 75cl £22.13

A smooth, balanced, yet robust blend showing ripe blackberry, black plum Richly-fruited, with spicy pepper and cedar on the finish

Red 13.5

Lake Chalice 'Plume', Marlborough, Pinot Noir 2019 75cl £30.07

A silky-smooth Pinot Noir, with dark fruit notes layered with a delicious savoury character through to a long, exquisite finish

Rose 12

Chateau Grand Boise, 'Jadis Rose', Cotes de Provence 2023 75cl £25.80

A fresh and generous rose with notes of wild strawberries, violets and orange peel, complemented by a hint of saffron

Red 14.5

Al-Cantara, 'Lu Veru Piaciri', Etna, Sicily 2022 75cl £27.23

An approachable, fresh and fruity wine with red fruit aromas accompanied by delicate notes of cinnamon and wild herbs

Red 14

Vietti, Barolo Monvigliero 2019 150cl £522.50

A Barolo of exquisite aromatic complexity and wonderful depth of flavour, with silky tannins and unmistakably elegant notes of wild strawberry, rose and dark cherry

Red 14

Vietti, Barolo Ravera 2019 150cl £522.50

Red 14

Vietti, Barolo Ravera 2019 75cl £235.44

An intense and energetic Barolo, showing finesse yet power with complex floral, fruity, mineral and spicy notes underpinned by firm tannins and an everlasting finish

Red 14

Vietti, Barolo Cerequio 2019 150cl £522.50

An elegant and superbly balanced Barolo Cru showing finesse, complexity and structure with strawberry, plum, cherry and rose petal aromas

Red 14.5

Vietti, Barolo Brunate 2019 150cl £522.49

A supple and elegant Barolo with expressive fruit aromas, spicy overtones and distinctive violet notes through to a liquorice sensation on the long finish

Red 14.5

Vietti, Barolo Brunate 2019 75cl £235.46

A supple and elegant Barolo with expressive fruit aromas, spicy overtones and distinctive violet notes through to a liquorice sensation on the long finish

White 13.5

Tramin, Moriz, Alto Adige, Pinot Bianco 2023 75cl £21.82

A beautifully textured wine with fresh orange zest and pear flavours and a long, persistent and salivating finish

Red 14.5

Brezza, Sarmassa, Barolo 2020 75cl £62.10

A muscular yet elegant wine with complex aromas of red fruits layered with leather, liquorice, violet and subtle herbal notes, well flavoured and gamey

Red 14.5

Badia a Coltibuono, Montebello, Toscana 2019 75cl £51.04

This rare blend of nine indigenous varieties from Chianti results in a richly concentrated and complex wine, with black fruits, balsamic nuances and peppery spice