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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

Chateau Lestrille, La Petite Lestrille, Bordeaux Rouge KEYKEG 2000cl £372.17

A deliciously fruity and easy-drinking Merlot bursting with vibrant red fruit and plum characters Smooth and juicy with a moreish finish

White 13

Chateau Lestrille, La Petite Lestrille, Bordeaux Blanc KEYKEG 2000cl £372.17

Inviting citrus aromas lead to a refreshing, crisp palate with a rounded texture and a deliciously mouthwatering finish

Red 20

Barros 20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro 75cl £54.24

A rich and complex combination of dried fruit aromas, with spice and subtle hints of wood Elegant and full-bodied, with a long, engaging finish

Red 20

Barros 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro (Gift Box) 75cl £30.30

Dried fruit aromas are complemented by delicate vanilla and chocolate notes through to a soft, silky palate with subtle oak nuances and a long, elegant finish

White 19.5

Barros White Port, Douro NV 75cl £18.35

Delicate and engaging taste combined with a long and harmonious finish

Red 20

Barros Colheita Port, Douro 1978 75cl £116.16

Lovely balance between power and finesse with a silky texture and beautifully sustained flavours

Red 20

Barros Colheita Port, Douro 2005 75cl £42.90

Lovely balance with rich, warm and intense flavours of toffee, candied orange and dark chocolate

Red 19.5

Barros Ruby Port, Douro NV 75cl £18.41

Lovely balance between power and finesse with a silky texture and beautifully sustained flavours

Red 19.5

Barros Special Reserve Port, Douro NV 75cl £23.72

Lovely balance between power and finesse with a silky texture and beautifully sustained flavours

White 17

Bella Luna Amontillado Half Bottle 37.5cl NV £9.12

Amber in colour with complex, intense, saline aromas of hazelnuts and bitter almonds Bone-dry and goes onand onand on

Red 20

Quinta Do Crasto Finest Reserve Ruby Port 75cl NV £18.94

Lifted and complex bouquet of ripe red wild berries, figs and a slight touch of wild indigenous herbs The palate shows excellent harmony and complexity, a fine presence and great balance between fresh wild berries, firm tannins, well balanced acidity and a long and elegant finish