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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

Chateau La Gaffeliere Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe Magnum 2015 150cl £260.94

This is a fine Saint-Emilion of the old school, with lovely sumptuousness of fruit and tannins which were chewy when young, but are now mellowing to a wonderful, velvet plushness The Chateau La Gaffeliere vineyard is superbly-situated: oriented towards the south, and covering 25 hectares, 22 of which are in a single parcel between Chateaux Ausone and Pavie Hillsides are calcareous clay, while the lower slopes are more sandy The vineyard is planted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc

Red 14

Chateau La Gaffeliere Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe Magnum 2016 150cl £260.94

This Premier Grand Cru Classe Saint Emilion is utterly beautiful: expressive, intense, perfumed and so silky-succulent It has fantastic harmony and balance, and wonderful texture to the tannins The Chateau La Gaffeliere vineyard is superbly-situated: oriented towards the south, and covering 25 hectares, 22 of which are in a single parcel between Chateaux Ausone and Pavie Hillsides are calcareous clay, while the lower slopes are more sandy

Red 14.5

Chiara Boschis - E Pira Barolo Mosconi Organic 2018 75cl £82.74

The 2018 Mosconi has an alluringly mature, delicate orangey brick colour The nose is an attractive, aromatic, spiced bouquet of frosted rosehips, strawberries and cream, violin rosin, burnt amber, and high church frankincense On the palate, it's soft, succulent and so ready, with lovely, lithe elegance and irresistibly silken texture It could keep a few years, but it's so utterly delicious now, why wait? Drink 2024-2030 The Mosconi cru is a cool site - located at 370 metres elevation in Monteforte d Alba

Red 12.5

Campo Viejo Blanco NV 75cl NV £14.62

Red 14.5

Matias Riccitelli 'Vineyard Selection', Lujan de Cuyo, Malbec 2021 75cl £39.01

Concentrated and powerful with an opulent texture and notes of liquorice, dark chocolate and black fruits through to a long and beautifully rich finish

Red 13.5

Matias Riccitelli 'Hey Malbec', Lujan de Cuyo 2023 75cl £20.32

Smooth notes of blackberry fruit combined with dried fig, dark chocolate and tapenade with a lovely long finish Very stylish, cool climate Malbec

White 12.5

Matias Riccitelli, Blanco de la Casa, Valle de Uco 2023 75cl £29.72

A textured and full-flavoured blend, with complex aromas of green apple, hay and citrus notes underpinned by remarkable minerality

White 12

Sacchetto 'Fili', Veneto, Prosecco Brut 2023 75cl £15.71

Full flavoured Prosecco with crisp apple and pear fruit through to a fruity and refreshing finish

Rose 12.5

La Villaudiere, Sancerre Rose 2023 75cl £24.13

Deep salmon pink in colour with fragrant aromas of strawberries complemented by a hint of spice through to a dry, fresh and clean finish

Red 12

Sacchetto, Venezie, Merlot 2022 75cl £11.64

Dry but fruity, medium bodied and refreshing red with a hint of blueberry and spice on the finish

White 13

Domaine Gaujal, Picpoul de Pinet, 'Puech de Claude' 2023 75cl £16.15

This Picpoul de Pinet offers great freshness and aromatic floral notes with pear, pineapple and a hint of honey through to a long, richly flavoured finish

Red 13.5

Ca'Rugate 'L'Eremita', Recioto della Valpolicella 2019 50cl £37.51

A luscious and velvety textured wine full of raisined fruit flavours with a hint of sage complemented by a beautifully balanced sweetness

Red 12.5

Villa Noria, 'Basic Instinct' Rouge, Sans Sulfites 2022 75cl £15.84

A ripe, generous blend offering wild berried notes of blackcurrant and blackberry with a touch of delicate peppery spice Rounded and smooth, with a moreish finish of juicy black cherries

Rose 12

Hoffmann and Rathbone, East Sussex, Rose Reserve 2012 75cl £61.33

A refreshing rose-gold sparkling rose with floral and fragrant aromas of plum, strawberry and peach blossom lead to a fruity palate of cherry and fig with a touch of spice on the finish

White 12

Hoffmann and Rathbone, East Sussex, Classic Cuvee 2015 75cl £58.72

Vibrant and energetic with a satin mousse and rich aromas of sweet almond, hazelnut and raspberry through to a beautifully balanced palate full of finesse

Red 11

New Hall Wine Estate, Essex, Barons Lane Red 2022 75cl £17.53

Delicious aromas of brambly fruits, Morello cherry and a hint of almond lead to a supple palate full of juicy dark fruit, tomato leaf and a delicate peppery character