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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 13.5

Castello di Buttrio, Friuli Colli Orientali, Friulano 2021 75cl £24.01

A richly aromatic and full-flavoured wine, bursting with fresh citrusy fruit and an appealing almond note underpinning the lingering aromatic finish

White 13

Castello di Buttrio, 'Monblanc', Venezia Giulia 2022 75cl £21.50

A distinctively refreshing blend with elegant floral overtones and ripe citrus fruits surrounding a mineral core through to a lipsmacking finish

Red 13.5

Feudi di San Gregorio 'Serpico', Campania, Irpinia Aglianico 2016 75cl £59.33

A complex and warm wine bursting with balsamic sweet spices, liquorice, coffee and cocoa notes combined with leather and tobacco, mature and well flavoured

White 13

J de Villebois, 'Marnes Kimmeridgiennes', Sancerre 2022 75cl £40.15

A classic and elegant Sancerre revealing aroma of citrus sorbet enhanced by delicate peppery and ginger spice, full-flavoured with a deliciously mouthwatering finish

White 13

Sylvain Debord, Meursault 2022 75cl £100.97

A smooth, fresh and creamy Meursault, with hallmark notes of brioche and hazelnut underpinned by lively, balancing freshness and a long, elegant finish

Red 14.5

Sylvain Debord, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2021 75cl £360.12

Expressive aromas of red cherry, plum and violet lead to beautifully balanced palate with plush, well-integrated tannins through to a long, exquisite finish

Red 13

Sylvain Debord, Corton Grand Cru Le Rognet 2022 75cl £173.53

Opulent and refined with ripe cherry, raspberry and hints of spice The palate is framed by a plush tannin structure through to a long resonant finish

White 12.5

Sylvain Debord, Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022 75cl £24.04

A fresh and charming Chardonnay with floral, honey and almond aromas leading to a textured palate with lovely balance and subtle minerality through to a smooth finish

White 12.5

Ropiteau Freres, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 2022 75cl £136.21

Opulent and refined with delicate floral, verbena and hazelnut aromas preluding a rich, toasty and buttery palate with balancing mineral undertones

White 13

Ropiteau Freres, Meursault 1er Cru Le Porusot 2022 75cl £142.43

A charming Meursault with fragrant aromas of honeysuckle entwined with vanilla nuances through to a richly textured and harmonious palate of white peach and buttery notes

White 12.5

Ropiteau Freres, Savigny-Les-Beaune Blanc 2022 75cl £43.94

An aromatic bouquet of floral notes, lemon and grapefruit underpinned by buttery, brioche notes leads to a light, fresh palate with a touch of spice

White 12.5

Ropiteau Freres, Saint-Aubin Blanc 2022 75cl £52.24

A complex array of herbaceous, floral and citrus notes are layered with mineral accents through to a full-flavoured palate of wonderful length

White 12.5

Ropiteau Freres, Meursault 2022 75cl £94.74

An opulent yet mineral Meursault with expressive aromas of peach, layered with floral blossom and lemony tones, through to a creamy, elegant palate with a mineral finish

White 13

Dopff au Moulin, Alsace, Brand de Turckheim Grand Cru Gewurztraminer 2019 75cl £41.77

A full and aromatic expression of Gewurztraminer with caramelised ginger and lychee fruits on a full, fleshy, ripe and rich palate with a delightful balanced sweetness

Red 13.5

Olivier Ravier, Brouilly 2022 75cl £20.20

A charming and textured Brouilly showing fresh aromas of red plum and typical graphite notes

Red 14

Chateau Lestrille Capmartin, Bordeaux Superieur 2016 75cl £21.85

A medium-bodied Bordeaux showing concentrated baked fruit aromas with delicate oaky notes complemented by a robust finish