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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 15

Talbott Vineyards, Sleepy Hollow, Santa Lucia Highlands, Chardonnay 2021 75cl £44.20

An elegant, opulent Chardonnay from the legendary Sleepy Hollow vineyard with refreshing layers of juicy Pink Lady apple, pineapple and caramelised brown sugar

Red 15

Talbott Vineyards, Sleepy Hollow, Santa Lucia Highlands, Pinot Noir 2019 75cl £49.04

A rich and mouth-filling Pinot Noir with distinct earthy and mineral characters, layered with spicy notes, ripe black cherry, raspberry and vanilla bean Complex and long

Red 13.5

Chateau La Tessonniere, Cru Artisan, Medoc 2019 75cl £18.04

Made by the 5th generation of winemakers, this is a classically styled Bordeaux wine that is marked by fine blackcurrant and raspberry fruits with a touch of graphite

White 13.5

Volpi Timorasso 2022 75cl £17.04

Straw in colour, tending to golden, strong tasting wine Intense nose with hints of white flowers, apricot and peach In the mouth it is savoury, mineral, with a characteristic note of honey

Red 13.5

Humberto Canale Estate Pinot Noir 2023 75cl £14.93

Cherry, liquorice and truffle aromas make this recognisably Pinot Noir, in a subtle and understated Burgundian style In the mouth it is silky-textured and medium-bodied with fresh berry fruit alongside complex earthy, woody nuances There is ripeness here, but with restraint and dryness that many New World Pinots lack Classic, and a bargain!

Red 14.5

Vina Falernia Malbec Gran Reserva 2020 75cl £13.88

Unmistakable New World Malbec, but not Mendoza, and forged in the same Falernia style as the famous Syrah and Carmenere wines Rich, ripe and packed with kirsch, violets and dark chocolate, hint of dried herbs and fine oak Try with a good steak of course

Red 14

Vina Falernia Elki Sangiovese 2020 75cl £10.32

An intriguing Sangiovese from the innovative Falernia winery in Chile's northern Elqui valley This producer has been creating a lot of press interest, and this blend is juicy, supple and wonderful to drink at any time

White 11.5

Rama Viura Blanco 2023 75cl £9.06

Lively tropical notes of pineapple and bananas, with a floral hint Lovely citrus fruit and a refreshing palate

Red 13.5

Rapaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir 2023 75cl £19.38

White 13

Cuentavinas Arriscado 2022 75cl £53.44

Red 12.5

Potel-Aviron Pinot Noir Cuvee Reserve 2021 75cl £13.62

Nicolas Potel is one of Burgundies most famous winemakers Known for offering the largest selection of Grand Cru He takes the same care with the wines in the PandA range as he does with his top Burgundies

White 13.5

Kooyong Beurrot Pinot Gris 2022 75cl | Great Wines Direct

Kooyong Beurrot Pinot Gris 2022 75cl £19.82

The first impression is an inviting aroma of honeysuckle blossom, followed by toast and honey When you take a sip, you immediately notice the beautifully round and generous texture with juicy melon and peach fruit character Then come delicate, creamy oak and complex nuances of flowers and spices All the flavours are kept fresh, precise and balanced by beautifully crisp acidity so it is rich but never heavy Marvellous! If you ever have the chance to taste a white Burgundy made from Pinot Beurrot (not very likely, as they're extremely rare), it will have been made from Pinot Gris Kooyong's Pinot Gris is named after this endangered species, and is very similar in style This is irresistibly delicious now, but if you have superhuman self-control, it will drink well for at least another 2-3 years

Red 13

Domaine Lavigne, Saumur-Champigny Vieilles Vignes 2022 75cl £16.67

A red Loire showing a silky Cabernet Franc juicy raspberry and graphite character with a hint of chocolate

Red 14

Bideona Vino de Pueblo, Laguardia L4GD4, Rioja 2020 75cl £35.29

A light and perfumed wine with delicate, floral aromas of wild strawberries and violets complemented by a long, mineral core

White 14

Domaine Georges Vernay, 'Les Terrasses de l'Empire', Condrieu 2022 75cl £91.66

Lovely ripe nectarine, peach and ginger aromas sustained by the full and creamy palate Pure and benchmark Viognier expression

Red 13

Domaine Pierre Naigeon, Creux Brouillard, Gevrey-Chambertin 2020 75cl £78.67

A savoury and robust expression of Gevrey Chambertin made without the addition of sulphites and showing chunky black cherry fruit with an opulent touch of prunes and chocolate