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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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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 11

Longue Roche Sauvignon Blanc Colombard 2024 75cl | Great Wines Direct

Longue Roche Sauvignon Blanc Colombard 2024 75cl £8.39

Discover the refreshing Longue Roche Sauvignon Blanc Colombard, bursting with tropical flavours. Order yours online, from Great Wines Direct today!

Red 14.5

San Marzano 'Anniversario 62', Primitivo di Manduria Riserva 2019 75cl £30.17

A densely flavoured and fleshy wine with hints of prunes and chocolate covered black cherry combined with fresh herbs, quite delicious

Red 12

Borgo Sena Montepulciano d Abruzzo 2022 75cl | Great Wines Direct

Borgo Sena Montepulciano d Abruzzo 2023 75cl £9.31

This is an easy-drinking, juicy, soft-textured Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, with pleasant scents of violets, peonies and plums

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

San Marzano ' Il Pumo', Salice Salentino 2021 75cl £12.44

An appealing bouquet of Morello cherry, raisined plum and spicy notes combined with a hint of savoury Mediterranean herbs Full, warm and generous

White

Villa Noria, Levin 0% Blanc de Blancs NV 75cl £9.94

A non-alcoholic sparkling wine with aromas of acacia and hawthorn accompanied by hazelnut, toast and tropical fruits, refreshing and clean on the finish

White 12.5

The Frost Pocket Sauvignon Blanc 2023 75cl £11.64

Our best-selling Sauvignon Blanc has classic gooseberry aromas, with hints of refreshingly cool cucumber, dill and home-grown tomato

Red 14.5

Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2022 75cl £21.73

This is a fantastic Malbec, with intense black fruit on the nose, alongside complex, earthy nuances It has lovely freshness on the palate, with tangy red cherry and raspberry fruit - vibrant and exciting From the outstanding Paraje Altamira, at 1,150 metres elevation, this is a wine you can tuck into immediately, or stash under the stairs and enjoy at your leisure over the next five years

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 12

Frescobaldi Alie Rose 2023 75cl | Great Wines Direct

Frescobaldi Alie Rose 2024 75cl £16.01

A graceful, delicate rose, made from Syrah and Vermentino grapes grown in the seaside vineyards of Maremma and treated with utmost gentleness. It has an intense fruit character that belies its pale colour, offering up exuberant ripe pear aromas. In the mouth, however, it is utterly classy and dry, with a zippy, refreshing briskness

Red 14.5

San Marzano, 'F Metal Label', Negroamaro 2021 75cl £27.24

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 14.5

Berton Vineyard 'Winemakers Reserve', Padthaway, The Black Shiraz 2022 75cl £15.01

Densely hued, this is a rich and fleshy Shiraz with generous minty blackberry, chocolate and mint flavours over hints of fresh herbs

Red 14.5

Chateau Oumsiyat, Mount Lebanon, Merlot 2020 75cl £16.51

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

Red 13.5

Fonte Della Vigna Sangiovese Merlot Rubicone IGT 2023 75cl £8.48