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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 14.5

Tandem, 'Ars Nova', Navarra, Tempranillo Cabernet Merlot 2016 75cl £17.14

A warmly flavoured wine overflowing with dark fruit flavours, mocha and spicy vanilla

White 12.5

Benguela Cove Joie De Vivre Cap Classique 75cl £23.99 £24.49

Benguela Cove Joie de Vivre Cap Classique exhibits a vibrant intensity and revels in elegance and style. On the nose, the MCC shows slight perfume and berry aromas followed by notes of nougat and brioche, while the palate is seductively fresh and focused with lingering mineral tones. The fine and soft mousse gives way to beautiful biscuit, red apple and nutty flavours on the palate, then subtly rounds off with a creamy complexity.

Red 13

Benguela Cove Pinot Noir 75cl £18.98 £19.50

Benguela Cove Pinot Noir has upfront red fruit which sets the stage for more subdued nuances of mulberry, rosehip and violets to follow suit. As it matures, this wine will unveil a more savoury play of bay leaf and thyme, hinting towards an Old World style. Pruned, sappy rosebush notes are indicative of youth with elegant floral notes that carries through. Fruit sweetness hits the back of the palate with porcelain-like tannins that will chisel this into a serious and powerful wine to be.

Red 13.5

Chateau Mayne Mazerolles, Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux 2020 75cl £16.07

A finely textured wine with juicy blackberry fruit and discreet notes of liquorice and vanilla on the rounded finish

Red 15

Fontanafredda Barolo Proprieta Fontanafredda 2018 75cl £78.20

White 13

BIGI Orvieto Classico Amabile DOC 75cl £13.06 £14.17

BIGI Orvieto Classico Amabile is gentle and soft on the palate with subtle peach and almond fruit and enough freshness to carry that enticing sweet edge. Orvieto Amabiles are richer than the dry Secco wines and could be described as medium-dry.

Red 13.5

Cantine Due Palme Serre Susumaniello 75cl £21.26 £22.30

90+ POINTS - Robert Parker - A deep ruby red colour, with blue highlights and a bouquet of ripe red berries and blackberry jam. On the palate is full bodied with a powerful structure.

Red 14

Villa Mottura Primitivo di Manduria | Italian Red Wines

Villa Mottura Primitivo di Manduria 75cl £19.79 £20.69

Villa Mottura Primitivo di Manduria is ruby red with purplish reflections. Austere aroma of red fruit in jam, morello cherry and walnut shells. Velvety, full-bodied and harmonious. Buy online at Great Wines Direct

White 13.5

Costa d'Amalfi Furore Bianco 75cl £43.31 £46.25

Costa d'Amalfi Furore Bianco is straw yellow in colour. The aroma is of delicate fruit reminiscent of the unmistakable Mediterranean scents. The flavour is pervasive and balanced, with a good level of acidity supporting the freshness and aromas of the wine.

Rose 13

Zaccagnini Tralcetto Cerasuolo D Abruzzo 75cl

Zaccagnini Tralcetto Cerasuolo D'Abruzzo DOC 75cl £19.49 £21.89

Zaccagnini Tralcetto Cerasuolo D'Abruzzo DOC is a typical rosé colour. Intense bouquet, fragrant, well-balanced, pleasant aroma.Fine, elegant palate, fresh and well orchestrated. Buy online from Great Wines Direct.

Red 13

Nativ Blu Onice Irpinia Aglianico DOC 2021 75cl

Nativ Blu Onice Irpinia Aglianico DOC 75cl £32.60 £34.12

Aged in oak for 14 months. clear, black violet colour. Deep aromas of cassis liqueur. Full bodied palate with fruit spice, pomegranate fruit and leafy tobacco notes.

Red 14.5

Rojomoma Wild Scarlet Shiraz 2021 75cl £18.16

Fresh and vibrant fruit drives the aroma, carries through on the palate and continues with great length Earthy spice notes are integrated into this well structured and balanced wine Beautiful ripe tannins allow this to be enjoyed now but can also be cellared for at least another 10 years

Red 13.5

Shiraz 21 Cable Crossing 75cl £8.70

White 13

D Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2022 75cl £13.33

Red 12.5

Lismore, Western Cape, Syrah 2020 75cl £39.64

Dense and smoky black olives, beautifully concentrated with lovely finesse and elegance The epitome of fine Syrah

Red 14

Bideona, Vino de Pueblo, Villabuena V1BN4, Rioja Alavesa 2019 75cl £35.29

Pure and ripe red berry aromas lead to a supple and elegant palate with hints of mint and chocolate through to a satisfyingly rich finish