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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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White 12

Carminucci 'Casta', Marche Passerina 2024 75cl £15.00

A dry, zesty and aromatic wine with citrus, apple and delicate floral notes complemented by stone fruits on the palate, culminating in a mouth-watering, wet stone finish

Red 13

Carpineto 'Dogajolo' Toscana Rosso 2022 300cl £71.40

Red 13.5

Carpineto, Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 75cl £26.74

A traditionally styled Chianti Classico, velvety yet robust with earthy liquorice notes and a savoury finish

Red 14.5

Domaine de Lastours, Corbieres Rouge 2023 75cl £16.54

A light and velvety wine with generous aromas of wild cherries, raspberries and blackberries complemented by hints of liquorice and garrigue

White 13.5

Kershaw Wines, 'Clonal Selection', Elgin, Chardonnay 2021 75cl £50.22

A restrained, mineral style focussed on elegance with a white fruit character, a touch of oatmeal and delicate oak spice notes

White 13.5

Kershaw Wines, 'Clonal Selection', Elgin, Chardonnay 2020 75cl £50.22

A restrained, mineral style focussed on elegance with a white fruit character, a touch of oatmeal and delicate oak spice notes

White 13.5

Bellavista, Curtefranca Bianco, 'Convento SS Annunciata', Lombardy, 2019 75cl £42.11

Multi-faceted aromas of ancient roses and geranium together with pineapple and apricot prelude flavours of ripe tropical fruits balanced by a fresh minerality

White 40

Frapin, Cognac '1270' 70cl £65.47

This golden Cognac boasts a rich aromatic profile of vine flower, lime blossom, toasty notes, and vanilla spice Rounded and balanced, with a fresh, original character

Red 13

Les Collines du Bourdic, 'Heritage', Pays d'Oc, Merlot 2024 75cl £12.08

A smooth and rounded Merlot with generous notes of ripe cherry, plum and blackberry enhanced by subtle notes of sweet spice and a touch of vanilla

Red 14

Lake Breeze Arthur's Reserve, Langhorne Creek 2021 75cl £44.27

A voluptuous and intense red blend of spice, eucalypt, gentle hints of violet and dark chocolate

White 12.5

Colomba Bianca, Kore, Sicily, Grillo 2024 75cl £15.31

Red 13

Roccolo Grassi, Recioto della Valpolicella 2019 37.5cl £38.75

Notes of fig, raisined berries and cocoa are accompanied by a jammy, spicy bouquet with hints of chocolate and coffee Rich and complex on the palate, the sweetness is beautifully balanced

Red 13

Domaine Anne et Sebastien Bidault, Gevrey-Chambertin 2023 75cl £70.37

A well structured Gevrey-Chambertin with flavours of red cherry and plum through to a firm, vegetal finish

White 12.5

Eric Louis, Sancerre 2024 75cl £28.75

A lively, fresh and aromatic Sancerre with passionfruit and zesty lemon flavours enveloped by a stony mineral character on the long, mouthwatering finish

Red 12.5

Blackbook Winery, 'Nightjar' Pinot Noir 2023 75cl £29.12

Reminiscent of good traditional Burgundy, this rich, silky and spicy wine has a lovely perfume of red fruits, impressive and rich

White 11.5

Blackbook Winery 'Painter of Light' Chardonnay 2022 75cl £28.76

A fine and flinty Chardonnay with citrus and tropical fruit complemented by an underlying ginger spice over a long, creamy palate ending on a refreshing saline note