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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

U by Undurraga, Valle Central, Merlot 2025 75cl £13.15

A soft, approachable and beautifully balanced Merlot, bursting with aromas of fresh red cherries layered with subtle spicy notes

White 12.5

U by Undurraga, Valle Central, Chardonnay 2025 75cl £12.31

A young, fresh and unoaked Chardonnay with elegantly perfumed floral aromas leading to a lively and refreshing palate with notes of green apple and tropical fruit

Red 13

Garage Wine Company, Renacido Vineyard, Cauquenes, Valle de Maule, Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 75cl £47.82

A complex and lush, black-fruited bouquet with savoury undertones, leads to a palate balancing richness with finesse and tension underpinned by elegant minerality

Rose 12.5

Garage Wine Company, Valle de Maule, Empredrado, Old Vine Pale Rosado 2024 75cl £19.28

A classic, darker shade of rose delivering vivid notes of pomegranate, cranberries, wild strawberries and citrus notes, along with delicate herbal overtones Textured and fresh on the palate with delicious notes of crunchy berries

Red 13

Garage Wine Company, Valle de Maule, Old Vine Field Blend NV 75cl £19.55

Intense, spice-accented aromas of red- and blackcurrant, pipe tobacco and herbs A polished character, with enough structure to lend length and a smoky, gentle and soft finish

Red 13

Garage Wine Company, Soothsayer, Valle de Itata, Cinsault 2022 75cl £19.55

Inviting notes of dark plum, cedar and earthy tones lead to a bright and sappy palate with layers of redcurrant, orange zest and juicy tannins through to a long, mouth-watering finish

White 12.5

Les Collines du Bourdic, Heritage, Pays d'Oc, Viognier 2025 75cl £13.72

White 12

Villa Noria, Picpoul de Pinet La Serre 2025 75cl £15.98

Red 12.5

La Perruche, Chinon 2023 75cl £23.17

A refined and muscular Chinon, displaying ripe, black cherry and wild raspberry along with classic Cabernet Franc herbaceous and graphite notes

Red 13.5

Domaine Gardies, Cotes du Roussillon, Mas Las Cabes Rouge 2024 75cl £19.94

A smooth and generous red blend with a soft texture and savoury flavours of wild berries layered with aromatic notes of violet, liquorice and olives

Red 13.5

Quinta do Vallado, Douro, Vallado Tinto 2024 75cl £16.46

A concentrated and beautifully structured blend with mature red fruits, hints of violet and herbaceous nuances carrying through to a lingering finish

White 12.5

Olivier Coste, Carignan Blanc, Rare, Vin de France 2025 75cl £15.34

Rose 13

Cuvee Classique Rose, Chateau de Lastours, Languedoc 2025 75cl £16.55

A crisp and refreshing pale blush rose, with floral notes, juicy nectarine, red berried fruit and a hint of peppery spice

White 12.5

Villa Noria, Basic Instinct Blanc Sans Sulfites NV 75cl £16.62

A full-flavoured and aromatic naturally-made wine with appealing notes of white flowers, citrus, exotic fruit and crisp green apple with mineral, funky undertones and a delicious, clean finish

Red 12

Wild Garden, Swartland, Pinotage 2025 75cl £11.11

A smooth and juicy Pinotage from South Africa's signature variety, delivering vibrant fruity notes of bright plummy and brambly fruit through to a lively finish

Rose 12.5

Chateau de Berne, Inspiration, Cotes de Provence Rose 2025 75cl £22.97

Classic pale pink, this refreshing rose offers delicate aromas of ripe stone fruits and captivating red berries Crisp, with an elegant texture and a smooth finish