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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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Red 14

Pegoes, Adega de Pegoes Selected Harvest Red, Peninsula de Setubal 2021 75cl £18.20

Pegoes 'Selected Harvest Red' is a carefully curated blend from Portugal's Pegoes estate, which showcases the producer's commitment to quality fruit selection and traditional winemaking. The wine balances ripe dark fruit with subtle structure, delivering approachable complexity without pretension. Ideal for everyday enjoyment or as an introduction to Portuguese reds, it is a reliable choice for those seeking authentic character at a fair price point. A richly flavoured wine with a velvety texture, full of spicy chocolate and herbal savoury flavours

White 13.5

Olifantsberg, Soul of the Mountain The Matriarch, Breedekloof 2020 75cl £30.56

Alluring aromas of citrus peel, white blossom, spice and a delicious waxy character lead to a textured palate exquisitely balanced by a tangy freshness

Red 15

Sierra Cantabria Rioja Garnacha 2020 75cl £23.99

Elegant and beautifully balanced, this has black cherry, pomegranate, liquorice and spice flavours, seasoned with the most delicate touch of oak and Garnacha's natural delicate pepperiness From a single vineyard planted in 1927 in the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, this is a comparatively rare varietal Garnacha from the Rioja Alta sub-region Rated 95/100 by James Suckling: "a phenomenal wine" and 92/100 by The Wine Advocate: "a great vintage of finesse, really spectacular and improving in the glass"

White 13

Vina Salceda Puente de Salceda Verdejo 2023 75cl £15.70

White 13

Oenops, Vindiano 2023 75cl £24.68

Quintessential Vidiano with abundant citrus notes and white floral, herbal and mineral overtones Creamy and layered with a lively freshness and flavours of stone fruit, lime and subtle spice

Rose 13

Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards, Swartland, Cinsault Rose 2024 75cl £15.19

An engaging and elegant dry rose showing lovely finesse Enticing aromas of raspberry and pomegranate follow through to the palate through to a tangy cranberry finish

White 12.5

Swartland Winery, Founders, Western Cape, Sauvignon Blanc 2024 75cl £14.56

A rounded and easy drinking style of Sauvignon Blanc with notes of tropical fruit and a hint of refreshing lemon peel on the finish

White 13

Brookdale Estate, Paarl, Sixteen Field Blend 2023 75cl £32.57

A kaleidoscopic burst of lifted floral notes, fresh green apple, white pear and wet stone minerality The juicy stone fruit flavours are balanced by a zesty freshness

White 13

Chereau Carre, Chateau de Chasseloir, Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur Lie 2022 75cl £15.60

Maturation on the lees gives this wine depth while still retaining the characteristic Muscadet salty minerality and spice

Red 12.5

Castellani Chianti Riserva DOCG 2021 75cl £11.82

Extremely perfumed and aromatic nose, with fresh fruit (cherry and raspberry) and floral flavours A medium body with a dry and harmonious taste complimented by fruity notes of raspberry and blackberry

Rose 11.5

Ackerman, X Rose Brut NV 75cl £14.18

An easy-drinking sparkling rose offering attractive aromas of red berries complemented by subtle hints of vanilla Fruity and soft, with a refreshing finish

White 12

Andre Delorme, Cremant de Bourgogne Brut NV 75cl £19.30

A refreshing and creamy Cremant combining notes of white fruits with the elegance of fine minerality, through to delicious brioche notes on the finish

Red 13.5

Tikveš Kratoshija 2022 75cl £12.64

Bright aromas of redcurrants, cherry and brambly fruit lead to a warm palate with spicy and herbal flavours, textured and intense

Red 12.5

Theopetra Estate, Meteora, Limniona 2022 75cl £29.16

A silky, elegant and fruity red, offering cherry, raspberry and dried fig aromas complemented by hints of nutmeg, clove and black pepper, through to a long, smooth finish

Red 13.5

Vina Echeverria, Reserva, Valle de Curico, Merlot 2023 75cl £12.35

A medium bodied and fruity Merlot with juicy undertones of cherry jam and fresh herbs

White 12

Opal Ridge, Australia, Semillon Chardonnay 2023 75cl £10.56

Delicate creamy texture with plenty of tropical and zesty lemon flavours