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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 11.5

Domaine de Gayssou 'Cuvee le Pin', Comte Tolosan, Sauvignon Blanc 2021 75cl £12.96

Citrus and tropical fruits aromas combine with characteristic Sauvignon Blanc herbaceous notes Well flavoured, with a round, fresh and zesty finish

Red 14

Domaine Gardies, Cotes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel, 'Clos des Vignes' Rouge 2020 75cl £31.27

An opulent and silky blend with rich notes of black cherry, layered with fig, olive and spice, beautifully balanced with ripe tannins underpinned by mineral freshness

Red 13.5

Domaine Gardies, Cotes du Roussillon Villages, 'Les Milleres' 2020 75cl £23.46

Ripe, dark-berried fruits and hints of spice are balanced by graphite and a lovely freshness

White 13

Domaine Gardies, Cotes du Roussillon, 'Mas Les Cabes' Blanc 2021 75cl £17.64

An aromatic and complex white blend with notes of lemon, wild peach, hints of ginger and floral blossom Saline and refreshing with fine minerality on the finish

White 12.5

Chateau Oumsiyat, Bekaa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc 2018 75cl £8.82

Fresh with notes of lemon and grapefruit and a zesty finish

Red 12.5

Pegoes, Santo Isidro Red, Peninsula de Setubal - 10 Ltr Bag In Box 1000cl £110.20

A rich, raspberry and violet-scented wine, with a soft tannins and easy-drinking finish

White 11.5

Pegoes, Santo Isidro White, Peninsula de Setubal - 10 Ltr Bag In Box 1000cl £106.04

Red 15

Mas Gabinele, 'Rarissime', Faugeres 2019 75cl £30.88

Charming and opulent with aromas of cherry, violet, blackcurrant jam, ink and plum leading to a powerful palate, beautifully balanced by mineral freshness

White 14

Mas Gabinele, Grenache Gris, Herault 2018 75cl £11.03

Delicate aromas of jasmine, cherry blossom and pink pepper lead to a vibrant and refreshing palate of orchard fruits with a vibrant saline finish

White 13

Domaine la Provenquiere, Marsanne, Pays d'Oc 2020 75cl £8.82

A rich, rounded Marsanne with expressive aromas of dried apricot and quince with white floral top notes and a touch of honey and spice on the finish

White 13.5

Chateau de l'Ou, 'L'Ove Blanc', Cotes Catalanes 2019 75cl £24.25

Fine, elegant aromas of apricot, crushed citrus notes and a touch of salted almond give way to a vibrant palate with great minerality and a mouthwatering finish

Red 16

Chateau de l'Ou, 'Compartir', Cotes du Roussillon Villages 2019 75cl £30.88

A full bodied, rich and yet seamlessly elegant Roussillon blend, with abundant kirsch and blackberry layered with chocolate, fresh garrigue herbs and spice

White 13.5

Chateau de l'Ou, Blanc, Cotes du Roussillon 2021 75cl £21.34

A refreshing cuvee full of lime, citrus and white fruit aromas leading to a textured palate with beautiful balance and a crisp, saline finish

Red 15

Mas Becha, 'Barrique' Rouge, Cote de Roussillon Villages 2019 75cl £20.83

A big flavoured and generous wine with dense notes of blueberry and blackcurrant jam highlighted by a touch of vanilla and oak spice, full and opulent

Red 14.5

Chateau de l'Ou, 'L'Ove Rouge', Cotes Catalanes 2020 75cl £24.25

A silky Syrah, with elegant aromas of violet, wild raspberry and spice through to flavours of black olives and black fruit complemented by mineral freshness on the finish

Red 15

Domaine de la Rochelierre, Fitou 'Noblesse du Temps' 2019 75cl £31.80

An opulent and velvety wine with notes of leather, roasted tones and prunes throught to a long, elegant finish