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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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Rose 12.5

Champagne Taittinger, Prestige Rose, NV 75cl £75.84

Prestige Rose is fruity, elegant and smooth with beautiful balance and lively notes of crushed wild raspberry, cherry and blackcurrant through to a long, charming finish

Rose 12

Champagne Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose NV 75cl £106.07

Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this is delicate, complex and wonderfully fresh with a suppleness on the palate and a lingering finish

Red 13.5

Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache Grand Cru 2001 75cl £5,441.03

Red 14.5

Cuentavinas Rioja Single Vineyard El Tiznado 2021 75cl £145.21

El Tiznado comes from a south-west facing vineyard planted in 1923 with closely-spaced Tempranillo vines showing great genetic diversity thanks to the 'massale' selection originally employed The shallow sandy soil originated from the weathering of calcareous sandstone, and there is notable presence of iron oxides Cuentavinas was founded by Eduardo Eguren and Carlota Gonzalez: fifth generation of the illustrious Eguren family, pre-eminent name in the wine world, which has accrued savoir-faire over the decades through such prestigious projects as Sierra Cantabria, Vinedos de Paganos and Teso la Monja Eduardo felt the need to remain near San Vicente de la Sonsierra, town of his fathers, so with the characteristic patience required for anything that needs to be developed slowly, he and Carlota went on innumerable sorties to scour the local districts at the foot of El Tolono (mountain) to seek something that would fill them with enthusiasm In the miniscule village of Pecina, they found the essence of what they were searching for Like a journey to a wonderful old tale, its few streets preserve the essence of the past, with restored wine presses and and few, but beautiful, ancient stone houses They also found the perfect link to the family's history, since Edu's maternal grandfather was nicknamed 'el pecinero' It is not clear if they chose the place, or the place chose them

White 12.5

Patricius Late Harvest Tokaji Katinka Half Bottle 2021 37.5cl £18.02

Light golden straw in colour, medium-bodied, reflecting its 12 months in barriques with appealing vanilla and caramel notes Showing a light botrytis influence Lightly sweet, showing dried orange, tobacco and white chocolate on a lightly spicy background Just the right hints of complexity and elegance Exquisite length Delicious

White 13.5

Jimbro Puesta en Cruz 2018 75cl £28.57 £32.00

JIMBRO Puesta en Cruz faithfully captures the essence of the region used in its production. With its remarkable acidity, rich bouquet, and robust body, this wine has a longer shelf life than most white wines. With our Jimbro Puesta en Cruz, we have tried to bring back the traditional idea of white wines, which were exquisite, complex wines with a long shelf life. LIMITED EDITION – 1,800 available

White 5.5

Villadoria Moscato d'Asti DOCG 75cl £17.26

Villadoria Moscato d'Asti is straw yellow in colour, with mild golden highlights and a fine and long lasting perlage. It has a flower and fruit packed nose, characteristic of this aromatic variety, with orange, peach and apricot flowers standing out. In the mouth, it is pleasantly sweet and fresh, naturally lively.

White 13

Nativ 25 Rare Greco di Tufo DOCG 75cl £23.39

Stainless steel vinification followed by short passage in French oak barriques. Fresh and fragrant on the palate, notes of peach and hawthorn.

Red 15

Nativ Bicento 53 Irpinia Taurasini 75cl £35.26

Aged in French oak barriques for 24 months, the colour has purple nuances with reflections of a more intense red. Full bodied and velvety wine, with strong aromas of blueberry cherry and sweet spices. Very long lasting finish in the mouth, with strong tannins.

Red 13.5

Doncosimo Salento Primitivo 75cl £16.09

A truly exquisite masterpiece from the finest Primitivo grapes, elegant and full bodied red wine, boasts a rich berry and spicy bouquet. Smooth texture, harmonious finish and supple tannins.

Red 13

Villa Mottura Primitivo del Salento 75cl £16.93

Villa Mottura Primitivo del Salento 75cl is a deep ruby red, bright and intense with an Intense aroma of ripe red fruit, cherry, mulberry, blueberry, vanilla and aromatic herbs. Strong personality and long persistency, enjoyable tannins

Red 14

Costa d'Amalfi Furore Rosso Riserva 75cl £65.94

Costa d'Amalfi Furore Rosso Riserva is a red colour with dark ruby hues and an intense aroma of black forest fruits, blackberries, blackcurrants and blueberries. Smooth, well-balanced taste with an aromatic finish of brushwood and spices.

Red 13.5

Costa d'Amalfi Furore Rosso 75cl £52.50 £56.10

Costa d'Amalfi Furore Rosso spends 66 months in French oak barriques in their second use. Red with ruby hues, characteristic aroma of ripe cherries and liquorice. Smooth flavour. characterised by a pleasant base of spicy notes.

Red 13.5

Nativ Taurasi Rue 333 DOCG 75cl £26.82

Nativ Taurasi Rue 333 is a bold yet elegant red wine with an intense ruby colour and garnet reflections. Opens with a complex bouquet with hints of cherry, fruits of the forest, spicy scents of violet and tobacco and a suggestion of minerals. Elegant, smooth, velvety and intense, displaying characteristic hints of plums, black cherries, black pepper and tar.

White 13.5

Nativ - Greco di Tufo DOCG 75cl £21.08

Nativ Greco di Tufo DOCG opens with a rich and powerfully aromatic nose of apricot, peach and citrus. Full-bodied, soft and well-balanced with excellent acidity and minerality. buy online from Great Wines Direct.

White 12.5

Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi DOCG 75cl £25.86 £27.26

Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi DOCG is a straw yellow colour. Fragrance of flowers and fruit with a hint of peach. Full and rich taste, soft, which is a result of the complete ripening of the grapes, which intensifies the character. 90+ Points - Decanter -