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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

Gaia Wines, 'Notios' White, Peloponnese 2023 75cl £15.77

A lovely combination of exotic and floral jasmine tones with a zesty grapefruit , rosehip and apricot character, and a very refreshing zesty finish

Red 14.5

Andeluna 'Pasionado', Uco Valley, Cabernet Franc 2021 75cl £44.03

A very refined and perfumed wine showing a lovely combination of coffee beans, capsicum and notes of graphite and fennel with a full, long herbal finish

Red 13.5

Andeluna '1300', Uco Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 75cl £17.02

Showing lovely cool climate Cabernet typicity of cassis combined with coffee and a fresh hint of bell pepper on the finish

White 12.5

Matias Riccitelli 'Old Vines From Patagonia', Rio Negro, Semillon 2023 75cl £49.68

Complex and intense, this Semillon has funky notes of pineapple and orange blossom over a waxy, rich and nutty flavour which goes on for ever

White 13.5

Vina Echeverria, 'No es Pituko', Valle de Curico, Viognier 2023 75cl £14.39

Floral aromas of peach and tropical fruits are layered with buttery and ginger notes and balanced by a refreshing finish Naturally made resulting in a slight cloudiness

White 13.5

Vina Echeverria, 'No es Pituko', Valle de Curico, Chardonnay 2023 75cl £14.39

A full bodied, well flavoured Chardonnay showing crystalline notes of banana, apple and pear layered with brioche with a hint of ginger Naturally made resulting in a slight cloudiness

Red 14

Undurraga, Terroir Hunter, Valle de Maipo, Cabernet Franc 2022 75cl £25.73

Intense black fruit aromas are complemented by hints of cedar, spice and floral touches of violets as well as characteristic graphite and herbal tones all leading to a fresh finish

Red 13.5

Undurraga, Sibaris Gran Reserva, Valle de Leyda, Pinot Noir 2023 75cl £16.58

A light-bodied wine bursting with fruity notes of Morello cherry and strawberry, layered with smoky herb nuances and a hint of balsamic on the finish

White 14

Vina Edmara, Valle Central, Viognier 2023 75cl £13.19

A gorgeous combination of apricots, pineapple, peaches through to a fresh appley finish with a touch of white pepper

Red 14

Vina Perez Cruz, Gran Reserva, Maipo Andes, Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 75cl £17.46

Smooth and juicy with fresh vibrant notes of blackcurrants, wild herbs and mint

Rose 12

Les Embruns, 'Grain de Sable' Rose, Sable de Camargue NV 75cl £14.24

Pale crystalline pink, this light and refreshing rose delivers intense aromas of wild strawberries and juicy white peach, textured with a bite of salinity on the finish

White 13.5

Chateau de Pinet, 'Notes Salines', Picpoul de Pinet 2023 75cl £15.14

A refreshing and dry Picpoul de Pinet, with tangy citrus, grapefruit and saline notes through to a lip-smacking finish

Red 14.5

Mas de Lavail, Cotes du Roussillon Villages 'Tradition' 2022 75cl £13.24

An aromatic and concentrated Southern French blend bursting with ripe, raisined red berried fruit and spice with a touch of liquorice and dark chocolate on the finish

White 13

Les Costieres de Pomerols, 'Le Montalus', Picpoul de Pinet 2023 75cl £14.28

An elegant and refreshing Picpoul de Pinet, with aromatic grapefruit and citrus notes underpinned by characteristic minerality through to a zesty, mouthwatering finish

Red 13.5

Herdade do Rocim, Alentejano, 'Indigena' 2023 75cl £22.13

A deeply coloured and concentrated wine, full of dark berried fruits with a touch of eucalyptus, full bodied but balanced by a vibrant spiciness and minerality

Red 11.5

Herdade do Rocim, Nat Cool Fresh From Amphora Red, Alentejano 2022 100cl £23.35

Perfumed aromas of fresh strawberry fruits are complemented by a lovely creamy flavour with a touch of black pepper