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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 13.5

Hugonell, Crianza, Rioja 2021 75cl £13.93

A traditional and savoury Rioja blend of ripe strawberry fruit with beautifully integrated vanilla, leather and coconut flavours

White 12.5

Bodegas Vinatigo, Tenerife, Listan Blanco de Canarias 2023 75cl £23.88

Green fruit aromas combine with an enticing hint of fennel A lovely flinty, full-flavoured wine with great intensity and a long, saline finish

Red 14

Arnaldo Caprai Anima Umbra Rosso 2020 75cl £10.93

Aroma: Currants, plus and fragrant flowers Taste: Dry and fresh delicate tannins

White 12.5

Volpi Era Grillo Organic 2024 75cl £10.15

Red 12.5

Castellani Chianti Riserva DOCG 2021 75cl | Great Wines Direct

Castellani Chianti Riserva DOCG 2021 75cl £10.60

Extremely perfumed and aromatic nose, with fresh fruit (cherry and raspberry) and floral flavours A medium body with a dry and harmonious taste complimented by fruity notes of raspberry and blackberry

Red 14

Seresin Estate Leah Pinot Noir 2023 75cl £20.18

A blend from two of vineyard sites, Leah is named after Michael Seresin s daughter Exhibits bright, fragrant berry-fruit aromas, interlaced with spice and herbal notes The wine is focused and concentrated, with a succulent fruit core, framed by fine-grained tannins and a mouth-watering acidity An elegant and understated style with immediate appeal but structure to last

Rose 11.5

Ackerman, X Rose Brut NV 75cl £14.04

An easy-drinking sparkling rose offering attractive aromas of red berries complemented by subtle hints of vanilla Fruity and soft, with a refreshing finish

Red 13

Gaia Wines, 'Notios' Red, Peloponnese 2023 75cl £16.21

A vivacious style of wine with spicy flavours of fresh herbs, liquorice and summer pudding fruits

Red 13.5

Vina Echeverria, Reserva, Valle de Curico, Merlot 2023 75cl £12.06

A medium bodied and fruity Merlot with juicy undertones of cherry jam and fresh herbs

White 13

Tournee du Sud, Pays d'Oc, Viognier 2023 75cl £10.90

Sun-drenched peach and apricot characters, along with a merest hint of ginger and jasmine, lively and fresh on the finish

White 13

Chateau de Campuget, '1753', Vin de Pays du Gard, Viognier 2023 75cl £16.62

A beautifully balanced and aromatic wine with a nectarine, ginger and honeysuckle character, full and textured through to a creamy finish

Red 12.5

Les Vignobles St Didier Parnac, 'Picpus', Comte Tolosan, Malbec Syrah 2023 75cl £12.52

A concentrated and richly-fruited wine showing expressive notes of wild berries layered with spicy, menthol and liquorice nuances, through to a rich finish

Red 14

Herdade do Rocim, Alentejano, 'Mariana' Red 2023 75cl £14.20

Vibrant aromas of strawberry with a hint of fresh violets are complemented by subtle spicy and chocolate notes on the juicy and silky palate

Red 12.5

Chateau de Campuget 'Le Campuget' Syrah Viognier, Vin de Pays du Gard 2023 75cl £11.04

Fragrant nose of vanilla and blueberries combined with crunchy red fruit characters complemented by garrigue flavours of the South of France

White 12

Chevanceau, Vin de France, Vermentino 2023 75cl £10.32

An easy-drinking Vermentino, packed with grapefruit and passion fruit flavours, floral hints and citrus zest

Red 14.5

Raymond Vineyards, 'R Collection', California, Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 75cl £22.75

Cherry, blackcurrant and vanilla notes combined with capsicum in an approachable Cabernet style