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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 13

Brookdale Estate, Paarl, 'Sixteen' Field Blend 2023 75cl £32.26

A kaleidoscopic burst of lifted floral notes, fresh green apple, white pear and wet stone minerality The juicy stone fruit flavours are balanced by a zesty freshness

White 13.5

Brookdale Estate, Bradbourne Paarl, White Blend 2023 75cl £30.38

Complex, smooth and silky with rich aromatics of honeyed peach, hazelnut and racy lime balancing the luscious stone fruits through to a mineral finish

Rose 10.5

Misty Peak, California, Zinfandel Blush 2023 75cl £10.27

Off dry in style, this rose offers flavours of watermelon, strawberry and white nectarine, with a silky texture and a soft finish

Red 14.5

Tahbilk, 'Old Vines', Nagambie Lakes, Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2019 75cl £29.04

A generous, expressive yet elegant blend with bay leaf, mint and pepper notes surrounding dark berry, spice and plum fruit flavours

White 12

Berton Vineyard 'Foundstone', South Eastern Australia, Pinot Grigio 2024 75cl £11.44

Notes of green apple, pear and citrus fruit through to an off-dry fruity finish

White 0.5

Brown Brothers, 'Zero' Victoria, Moscato 2023 75cl £9.48

Lifted aromas of musk, citrus and freshly crushed grapes lead to a lively palate with a vibrant and mouth-filling sherbet flavour in a light fruity style

Red 12.5

Brown Brothers, 'Explorer Series', Victoria, Tarrango 2022 75cl £15.06

A light, refreshing and juicy red wine characterised by notes of wild red berries, cherries and a hint of spice, through to a delicate and moreish finish

Red 14

Bove 'Indio', Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019 75cl £18.31

Full flavoured and opulent with smoky balsamic notes of savoury oak and dark chocolate

White 12.5

Chereau Carre, Chateau de Chasseloir, Muscadet Sevre et Maine sur Lie 2022 75cl £14.88

Maturation on the lees gives this wine depth while still retaining the characteristic Muscadet salty minerality and spice

White 9.5

Weingut Villa Gutenberg, Johannisberger Erntebringer Riesling Kabinett, Rheingau 2023 75cl £14.51

A lively and delicate off-dry wine with a slight petillance, fresh with floral hints and notes of lime, peaches and passionfruit

White 13

Feudi di San Gregorio 'Serrocielo', Campania, Falanghina del Sannio 2023 75cl £22.08

Lovely minerality, dry and zesty with notes of orange peel complemented by peach melba through to a mouthwatering, saline and flinty finish

White 13.5

Ktima Biblia Chora, Estate White, Pangeon, Sauvignon Blanc Assyrtiko 2023 75cl £25.51

Vibrant and aromatic notes of smoky pink grapefruit, vibrant lemon and nettle Textured, mineral and flinty on the palate with a long, saline finish

Red 13.5

Domaine des Pourthie, Pays d'Oc, Merlot 2023 75cl £12.82

A juicy and fleshy Merlot from the South of France showing red plum and green bellpepper notes, loads of flavour

White 14

Lismore Estate Vineyards, 'The Age of Grace', Cape South Coast, Viognier 2022 75cl £29.44

This expressive Viognier seduces you with the beautiful perfume of honeysuckle and orange blossom and a textured palate of apricot, kiwi and pineapple A sensual and exotic experience

Red 12.5

Bonacchi, Chianti 'Gentilesco' 2023 75cl £12.43

A medium bodied Chianti with ripe red cherry fruit, easy drinking and fruity

Red 13.5

Bodegas Ondarre, 'Rivallana' Crianza, Rioja 2021 75cl £13.86

Savoury and mellow flavours complemented by vanilla and chocolate notes from oak ageing Traditional savoury Rioja style