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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 14

Undurraga 'Altazor', Maipo Alto 2022 75cl £65.45

A perfumed wine with layers of deep red fruit and cassis interwoven with notes of graphite, mint and ripe guava, concentrated and opulent A showstopper of a wine!

White 12.5

Thomas Labille, Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupins 2023 75cl £35.54

A classic 1er Cru Chablis, with lime and white peach aromas accented by delicate floral notes Lively and structured on the palate, with a bright minerality

Rose 12

Sella and Mosca, Anemone, Alghero, Rosato 2024 75cl £13.79

Anemone is a modern and youthful rose with a delicate pale colour and captivating notes of cherry combined with violet through to a refreshing and lively finish

Red 13

Domaine de Colonat, Morgon Les Charmes-Grandes Terres 2023 75cl £28.20

A beautifully elegant Morgon, with vibrant dark fruit aromas, a velvety texture enveloping a core of blackberry, cherry and blueberry fruit

Rose 11.5

Sacchetto Prosecco, Millesimato Rose Brut 2024 75cl £14.14

A blush pink sparkling rose with appealing floral aromas and strawberry fruits, supported by light, soft bubbles Refreshing with a fruity finish

Rose 12.5

Libertine Brut Rose NV 75cl £35.52

A crisp, dry rose sparkling wine with exuberant notes of summer fruits and a delicate spice through to a dry, refreshing finish

Red 13

Sula Vineyards, Maharashtra, Zinfandel 2024 75cl £14.26

Appealing notes of smoky cooked plums with spice and pepper through to a supple and lingering finish

White 12.5

Theopetra Estate, Tyrnavos, Terre Grec White 2024 75cl £11.92

A super fresh and aromatic blend of Muscat and Sauvignon Blanc with flavours of passion fruit and a hint of white pepper, zesty and saline on the finish

Red 12

Manolesakis Estate 'Exis' Red, Drama 2024 75cl £15.61

A light to medium bodied wine with notes of raspberry, cranberry, wild herbs and rose petal A fresh summer style red

Rose 12

Gaia Wines, 4-6H Rose, Peloponnese, Agiorgitiko 2024 75cl £16.45

An aromatic rose with floral notes of rose petals and fruity flavours of pomegranate and stone fruits, refreshing with lifted wild strawberry notes on the finish

Red 14

Gaia Wines, 'Agiorgitiko By Gaia', Nemea 2023 75cl £20.52

A smooth and concentrated red packed with ripe red fruit flavours combined with dessicated coconut and herbal nuances through to a spicy finish

White 13.5

Alpha Estate, Single Vineyard Turtles, Florina, Malagouzia 2024 75cl £18.76

A delicately aromatic wine with light floral notes and hints of green apple, grapefruit and white pepper with a zesty, mineral finish

Red 14.5

Alpha Estate, 'Axia', Florina, Xinomavro Syrah 2022 75cl £18.94

A full bodied and concentrated red showing natural freshness from its cool location combined with savoury baked red fruits and spicy black liquorice flavours

Red 14.5

Piattelli Vineyards, Cafayate, Classic Malbec 2022 75cl £17.70

Orange 12

Villa Noria, 'Amfora', Orange Wine, Coteaux de Bessilles 2024 75cl £21.77

An aromatic orange wine with delicate floral notes of rose, quince and apple The palate is fresh yet rich and harmonious finishing with on a salty note

White 14

Groot Constantia, Constantia, Sauvignon Blanc 2024 75cl £18.86

Fresh and zesty with uplifting herbaceous notes of gooseberry and asparagus and a refreshing lime zest finish