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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 13.5

Domaine Nadine Ferrand, Pouilly-Fuisse 1er Cru Prestige 2023 75cl £44.69

A rich and creamy wine with nutty and buttery notes combined with sweet spice and ripe pineapple flavours

Red 13

Chateau Camarsac Vieilles Vignes, Bordeaux Superieur 2021 75cl £14.88

Deep purple colour There are notes of red and black fruits and with undertones of sweet spices such as cinnamon and clove Elegant tannins and a long finish

Red 14.1

Kuzubağ, Denizli, Haziran 2022 75cl £18.07

A blend of the indigenous variety Okuzgozu with the classic varieties of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, resulting in a fruity wine with a subtle touch of oak

Red 14

Soito, Dao, Estate Red 2018 75cl £23.69

An opulent and textured blend of native grapes with ample notes of ripe red fruit, cassis and blackberry complemented by a touch of black pepper and cocoa

Red 13.5

Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2023 75cl £15.84

Run by the astonishingly talented Isabelle and Christophe Sabon, Domaine de la Janasse is one of the finest estates in the southern Rhone valley Their top Chateauneuf du Pape cuvees are among the region's most sought-after (and expensive), however even their lowly Cotes du Rhone is of exceptional quality, and it is both affordable and much easier to obtain This velvety, succulent red is full of vibrant, spicy complexity A bargain!

White 13.5

Antonio Caggiano Greco di Tufo DOCG Devon 2024 75cl £20.05

Fantastic aroma of peach, lemon, fresh herbs and pear, becoming increasingly honeyed as it sits in the glass Lovely rounded texture, cut-across with lively acidity Distinctive - fresh, yet gentler and richer-textured than Riesling while crisper and livelier than white Burgundy - just plain delicious

Red 12.5

Olifantsberg, Breedekloof, Pinotage 2021 75cl £21.56

A beautifully crafted Pinotage showing ripe strawberry and cranberry fruit, elegant and silky

Red 13.7

Chaffey Bros Wine Co La Conquista! Tempranillo Garnacha Graciano 2023 75cl £17.14

A blend of 66% Tempranillo, 30% old vine Garnacha and 4% Graciano Cherry and cola aromas mingle with hints of chocolate and spicy A dark, yet luminous crimson colour hints at the rich semi-savoury dark cherry and cola palate that nishes with a hint of grenache red cherry juiciness The original Spanish spelling of Barrosa honours the original name given to our Barossa Valley by Colonel Light who fought in the 1811 battle

White 13.5

Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Blanc 2023 75cl £16.82

Heavenly aromas of peach and juicy pear Satisfying richness of texture, balanced by an ion beam of freshness Was this wine abducted? It claims to be from California, but it's rather hard to tell that it doesn't hail from the southern Rhone valley A warp in the fourth dimension, perhaps Made from 46% Grenache Blanc, 34% Vermentino and 20% Clairette Blanche

Red 14.5

Chateau Lestrille Rouge, Bordeaux Superieur 2018 75cl £19.12

A fresh and modern style of Bordeaux made from Merlot, with a deftness of touch in the winemaking

White 13.5

Susana Balbo Signature Barrel-Fermented Torrontes 2024 75cl £20.56

Golden color with bright reflections The nose is fragrant and complex, with hints of tropical fruits, especially lychee, and citrus notes, such as lemon peel, with delicate floral aromas The mouth is harmonious with balanced acidity, combined with intense fruit flavors This wine has good, round body, with a silky texture

White 11.5

Grace Wine, Hishiyama Vineyard, Koshu 2023 75cl £29.41

Delightful notes of green pear and salinity combined with a delicate and mineral flavour and a long, steely and salivating finish, reminiscent of good white Graves A refined Japanese white from Grace Wine's prestigious Hishiyama Vineyard. This Koshu showcases elegant green pear and saline notes with a mineral-driven palate and crisp, steely finish that echoes the structure of fine white Graves. Delicate yet complex, it pairs beautifully with seafood, light poultry, and Asian cuisine. A distinctive choice for those seeking quality beyond traditional European regions.

White 12

Grace Wine, Kayagatake, Koshu 2023 75cl £23.08

Grace Wine Kayagatake Koshu represents a masterclass in Japanese white wine craftsmanship. Sourced from the storied Yamanashi Prefecture vineyards, this vintage showcases the distinctive mineral precision and delicate stone-fruit character that define Koshu at its finest. Expect a refined palate with subtle citrus notes, crisp acidity, and an elegant finish that pairs beautifully with sushi, seafood, and contemporary cuisine.

Red 14

Vina VIK, Milla Cala, Millahue, Valle de Cachapoal 2021 75cl £41.27

The red fruit notes from the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot intermingle perfectly with the black fruit and spice of the Carmenere, all underpinned by a mineral hint of Cabernet Franc and the violet nuances of Syrah

Red 14

Vina VIK, Omega, Millahue, Valle de Cachapoal, Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 75cl £29.81

A charming blend with notes of ripe dark fruits, strawberry and a hint of spice, enveloping the complex and perfectly balanced palate with subtle, rounded tannins and a pleasant, unforgettable finish

Red 14.5

Maison Sinnae Cotes du Rhone Villages Chusclan 'Elements Sol' 2023 75cl £11.64

The most serious and complex of Maison Sinnae's 'Elements' range, this is a Cotes du Rhone Villages wine from vineyards around the village of Chusclan It has savoury, truffley, gamey notes on the nose and concentration, density and structure on the palate