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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

14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 75cl £16.91

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

White 11

Sacchetto, Veneto, Prosecco Frizzante NV 20cl £5.51

A refreshing semi sparkling wine with a fruity bouquet

Rose 11

Sospiro Sangiovese Rosato Rubicone IGT 75cl NV £11.23

White 13.5

Whakapapa Farm Sauvignon Blanc 2024 75cl £12.36

Overflowing with pink grapefruit cordial, gooseberry fool and tropical fruit salad - all the reasons that NZ Sauvignon Blanc has made such a splash in the world of wine

Red 13.5

Provence Organic Red - Domaine d'Eole 75cl £14.50

Black fruit, cocoa beans, and faintly spiced garrigue aromas are all prominent in the Eole Rouge's bouquet. This sensual, fragrant, and delectable wine was aged for 18 months in concrete vats and features soft, delicate tannins. Since 1993, Eole has embraced sustainable viticulture in the Alpilles, in Provence, banning weedkillers and focusing on ecological balance. They grow traditional Mediterranean grapes, control yields, and harvest by hand at peak ripeness. The result: wines rich in aroma and finesse.

Red 8.5

Brown Brothers, Victoria, Cienna 2024 75cl £13.63

Brown Brothers' Cienna is a deliciously sweet red wine of considerable depth, blending muscat and tawny styles into a wine of warming spice and dried fruit complexity. Produced in Victoria's King Valley, this release offers notes of caramel, hazelnut, and subtle oak maturation. It's suited to contemplative sipping or as an aperitif. A distinctive choice for those seeking Australian fortified character beyond the conventional. A light-bodied red wine with vibrant aromas of summer berries and a hint of spice With fruit sweetness on the palate, it is rich and juicy with a refreshing finish

Red 13.5

Fonte Della Vigna Sangiovese Merlot Rubicone IGT 2024 75cl £8.48

Fonte Della Vigna's Sangiovese Merlot blend captures the essence of Emilia-Romagna's Rubicone region. This vintage marries the structured elegance of Sangiovese with Merlot's plush fruit character, delivering a wine of considerable depth and balance. Expect dark cherry and plum notes with subtle earthy undertones and a refined tannic structure that rewards both immediate enjoyment and modest cellaring.

White 12.5

Black River Sauv Bl 24 Humberto Canale 75cl £12.04

White 12.5

Castellani Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2024 75cl £10.74

Castellani Vernaccia di San Gimignano showcases the elegant character of Tuscany’s renowned white grape variety. This wine delivers fresh citrus and floral aromas, balanced by vibrant acidity and a mineral-driven finish, which reflects the distinct terroir of San Gimignano, making it a refined choice for connoisseurs seeking a classic Italian white wine experience.

White 12

Susana Balbo Signature White Blend 2022 75cl £19.91

This lovely wine is a Bordeaux blend with an Argentine twist The expected Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc are combined with masterfully-crafted Torrontes - Susana is the 'Queen of Torrontes', after all The result is wonderfully bright and aromatic, with freshness yet also layers of texture and complexity Floral and citrus notes combine with hints of fresh grass, white peach and orange In the mouth, floral, fresh and fruity flavours are in perfect balance with the unctuousness that comes from barrel maturation

Rose 12.5

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Chateau Leoube Love by Leoube Organic Rose 2023 150cl £43.37

The exquisite Provence Rose from Domaine d'Eole boasts a delicate, pearly pink marble tint, excellent citrus and red fruit scents, and a well-balanced, delicate palate. Since 1993, Eole has embraced sustainable viticulture in the Alpilles, banning weedkillers and focusing on ecological balance. They grow traditional Mediterranean grapes, control yields, and harvest by hand at peak ripeness. The result: wines rich in aroma and finesse.

Red 13

Lanya Merlot 2023 75cl £10.75

"Filled with currant, ripe plum, cherry, vanilla and blackberry flavours, complemented by sweet ripe tannins"

Red 14.5

San Marzano, F Metal Label, Negroamaro 2021 75cl £28.68

A powerful and velvety wine, with rich notes of violet and sweet plummy fruit, layered with hints of cocoa, tobacco and liquorice through to a long, balanced finish

Red 14

Castello Vicchiomaggio, Agostino Petri, Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 75cl £27.05

An opulent and elegant wine, well textured with savoury cherry hints enhanced by cedar and chocolate notes and culminating in a smooth and velvety finish

Red 12.5

Quinta Do Crasto Altitude 430 Tinta Francisca and Touriga Nacional 2022 75cl £16.49

Garnet in colour, with an expressive nose of red fruit notes, perfectly balanced by delicate forest and fine spice aromas Easy and approachable from the first sip, the character develops on the palate into a wine of excellent volume and fine texture This embodies all the freshness and elegance that the Tinta Francisca and Touriga Nacional grapes deliver when planted at an altitude of 430 metres, in a vineyard with a north-facing aspect: seductively soft, with restrained alcohol and a fresh, elegant finish

Red 14.5

Chateau Oumsiyat, Mount Lebanon, Merlot 2020 75cl £17.30

A lovely style of Merlot with typical black plum flavours enhanced by chocolate and vanilla, smooth and fruit forward