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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 12

Sula Vineyards, Maharashtra, Chenin Blanc 2024 75cl £12.80

Floral aromas of quince and bruised apple combine with tropical fruit flavours and smoky undertones The slight sweetness is well balanced by a fresh finish

Red 13

Manfredi Passo Del Bricco DOC Piemonte 75cl £15.86 £16.78

Grapes aged in barrique for 8 months Intense ruby red with violet tinges Hints of violets and primrose on the nose. Ample, rich, full, very harmonious and inviting

White 11

Sacchetto, Veneto, Prosecco Frizzante NV 20cl £5.26

A refreshing semi sparkling wine with a fruity bouquet

Red 12

Sospiro Rosso d'Italia NV Sospiro 75cl NV £9.82

Red 13

Leduc Pinot Noir 2023 75cl £10.18

This wine is medium garnet, displaying cherry and raspberry fruit on the nose and a slight smokiness Very elegant, with bright raspberry fruit, a touch of spice and super silky tannins

Red 13

Les Mougeottes Les Mougeottes Pinot Noir 2023 75cl £10.18

Les Mougeottes Pinot Noir has a lovely nose of ripe red cherries and berries, with a classic French savoury / charcuterie character Rounded and soft-textured, with gentle tannins and fresh acidity, this very drinkable wine is an easy choice for sipping with or without food year-round It can even be enjoyed lightly chilled on warm days for maximum refreshment

White 11

Anciens Temps Vin de France Blanc 2023 75cl £7.85

Aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, packed with green apples and gooseberries, the nose dancing with citrus

White 12

Pinot Grigio 23 Pete's Pure 75cl £11.03

White 12

Jim Barry Wines, Watervale, Clare Valley, Riesling 2023 75cl £15.08

Mouthwatering aromas of lemon, grapefruit juice and lime combine with a lick of minerality The generosity of flavour shows all the hallmarks of Watervale Riesling, perfectly balanced by a zesty finish

White 9.5

Lake Chalice, 'Skye', Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc 2021 75cl £14.87

A lighter style of Sauvignon Blanc packed with vibrant aromas of tropical fruit, gooseberry and citrus, with a fresh and juicy palate and finishing on a zesty lime note

Red 14

Santo Isidro de Pegoes, Peninsula de Setubal, Touriga Nacional 2021 75cl £16.07

Flavours of black cherry with herbs, vanilla, big and rich with a spicy and robust finish

Red 13.5

14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 75cl £15.53

The inspiration for 14 Hands wines recalls a time when wild mustangs roamed freely on the hills of eastern Washington State This unique and beautiful landscape that gave these unbridled horses their spirit and tenacity now feeds their vines The 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of blueberries and blackcurrants with subtle hints of dried herbs and spice On the palate, the dark stone fruit flavours are complemented by a touch of cocoa and accentuated by fine, velvety tannins

Rose 12.5

Fleur De Mer Fleur De Mer Rose 2020 75cl £18.23

A classic Provencal Rose, Fleur de Mer is a brilliant pale pink color, beautifully balanced with bright fruit notes and crisp acidity Delicate aromas of fresh watermelon and cherry give way to a complex, refreshing palate Layers of red berries and subtle citrus are complemented by a softly textured middle and a fine, cleansing, mineral finish

Rose 11

Sospiro Sangiovese Rosato Rubicone IGT 75cl NV £9.88

White 12.5

Domaine Vendange, Altesse, 'Madame de M', Roussette de Savoie 2022 75cl £21.22

A rich, aromatic and textured wine with floral blossom, spice and flint layered with elegant notes of quince and ripe pineapple culminating in a mineral and saline finish

Rose 13

La Vidaubanaise Cotes de Provence Rose, Domaine de l'Amour 2023 75cl | Great Wines Direct

La Vidaubanaise Cotes de Provence Rose, Domaine de l'Amour 2024 75cl £11.72

One of the finest co-operatives of Provence, known for producing balanced and highly drinkable rosé wines The grapes for this wine come from a SINGLE estate. So, put your shades on, open a bottle, and you could be in Provence in the early 60's, although now the wine is much, much better Delicate aromas of strawberry and cherry on the nose. The wine is crisp, dry, and elegant on the palate, with notes of red cherry, citrus, and crushed red apples An easy drinking, refreshing rosé and the perfect aperitif.