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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 13.5

Carpineto 'Farnito', Cabernet Sauvignon, Toscana 2018 75cl £30.59

Savoury and concentrated with a hint of cedar spice and green pepper on the layered finish

Red 14.5

Vina Perez Cruz 'Chaski', Maipo Alto, Petit Verdot 2020 75cl £31.52

An opulently styled and intense wine with vibrant black fruits enhanced by mint, herbal and dark chocolate notes

Rose 14.5

Clos du Temple Rose, Gerard Bertrand, Languedoc Cabrieres 2019 75cl £66.16

A truly exquisite rose, with precise aromas of ripe apricot and peach complemented by hints of spice Perfectly balanced, with extraordinary aromatic freshness

White 13

Legado Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon 22 De Martino 75cl £15.95

Rose 12

Rosato Verona IGT 22 Sartori 75cl £9.76

Red 14.5

Franck Massard El Brindis Montsant 2020 75cl £16.00

Red 12.5

Bertani Valpolicella Classico Le Miniere di Novare 2022 75cl £32.95

A single-site Valpolicella from Bertani's Tenuta Novare estate With its transparent red hue and delicate aromas, this has much in common with fine Burgundy Bright aromas of just-picked red cherries, wild strawberries, redcurrants and complex white pepper notes abound Fresh and finely-balanced, it is immediately enjoyable, while promising development with cellaring

Red 12.5

Bertani Ognisanti Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2021 75cl £33.74

Superior Valpolicella by name and by nature: a cascade of Morello cherries, perfumed with dried flowers and a hint of white pepper

Red 15

Bertani Amarone Classico DOCG 1964 75cl £1,001.00

Red 15

Bodega Maranones Garnacha 2020 75cl £26.57

The 100 percent Garnacha expresses itself fully, both in the nose and in the mouth, with flavours of blackthorn, a sensation of fleshy fruit retaining a slightly crispy texture Then comes a full silkiness, with the granularity of these granite soils rich in quartz That nugget of quartz is noticeable in the texture, length, fineness, elegance and the floral element of the wine

Red 15

Bertani Amarone Classico DOCG 2004 75cl £217.94

A deep garnet red colour witnesses the long barrel ageing The first impression on the nose is of fresh black cherry aromas, leading into notes of maraschino cherry and plum Immense depth and complexity on the palate: dried fruit, oolong tea, liquorice, spice, red-berry fruits, and a long velvety vanilla note on the finish However, the key to this wine has got to be the sweetness level It is genuinely dry, unlike many modern-style competitors

Rose 13

D Arenberg The House of Pink Sangiovese Rose 2023 75cl £16.33

Delightful Summer sip, Sangiovese based that brings a pristine salmon-pink rose colour Fresh red berries on the nose are followed by sunny red-fruit flavours like strawberries, raspberries, cherries and watermelon The fresh fruit is lifted by a hint of sea spray bringing a vibrant freshness The finish is light and easy to enjoy

Red 14

Chateau Julien, Bordeaux 2019 75cl £16.04

A fleshy and mellow Bordeaux full of chunky plummy fruit with a hint of dark chocolate and a peppery finish

White 12

Leme, Vinho Verde, Loureiro Alvarinho 2022 75cl £13.88

A beautifully aromatic Vinho Verde with vibrant citrus, stone fruits and orange blossom underpinned by a delicious mineral note leading to a long, lively finish

Red 12.5

Chateau Oumsiyat, 'Desir', Bekaa Valley 2021 75cl £11.81

A medium bodied and fresh red wine showing cranberry fruit and a delightfully soft finish

White 13

Fontanafredda Langhe Briccotondo Arneis DOC 2022 75cl £13.30

Bright straw yellow with greenish highlights The bouquet conjures up exotic fruit, ripe pears, hawthorn blossom and acacia honey Soft and full on the palate with a refreshing crispness and luscious finish