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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

Bodegas Paniza, El Campeon, Carinena, Syrah 2025 75cl £11.29

A silky smooth Syrah with juicy plum and blackberry flavours, fresh and easy in style

Red 13.5

Bodegas Paniza, Dama D Roca Garnacha, Carinena 2024 75cl £11.47

With vibrant aromas of ripe brambly fruits, this wine is juicy on the palate with hints of spice and vanilla

White 13

Bodegas Ondarre, Valdebaron Blanco, Rioja 2025 75cl £15.78

A creamy and savoury Tempranillo Blanco, with delicate aromas of white flowers layered with ripe melon interlaced with ginger through to a deliciously refreshing finish

Red 13.5

Hugonell, Crianza, Rioja 2023 75cl £14.60

A traditional and savoury Rioja blend of ripe strawberry fruit with beautifully integrated vanilla, leather and coconut flavours

White 13

Bodegas Vina Cartin, Ruta 49 Albarino 2025 75cl £17.63

A fresh and zesty Albarino, showing bright citrus and peachy fruit aromas, layered with herbaceous notes and a touch of spice Lightly textured and beautifully balanced with a lively, moreish finish

White 13.5

Bodegas Vinatigo, Islas Canarias, Tenerife, Maipe de Taganana 2024 75cl £40.28

This Listan Blanco reveals intriguing notes of spice, orange peel, honey and herbal tones, through to a broad and rich palate, defined by a distinct saline character

Red 13.5

Bodega Bideona, Laderas, Rioja Alavesa 2023 75cl £17.56

A pure and precise wine with aromas of cherries and red berries layered with thyme through to a fresh palate with lovely fruit flavours

Red 14.5

Quinta de Quercus, Ucles 2022 75cl £20.06

A concentrated yet vibrant wine with berried fruits complemented by subtle spice, silky with a beautifully velvety texture

Rose 12

Mesta Rose, Ucles, Tempranillo 2025 75cl £11.22

An attractively styled rose with lovely candied strawberry aromas and delicious crunchy fresh fruit on the palate

Red 13

Jean-Marie Reverdy and Fils, La Villaudiere, Sancerre Rouge 2023 75cl £49.87

White 12.5

Domaine Moreux, Pouilly-Fume Fossiles 2025 75cl £25.27

White 13

Weingut Rabl, Langenlois, Kamptal, Gruner Veltliner 2025 75cl £19.42

Subtle apple and floral aromas through to a spicy and fruity palate with flavours of pineapple and peach, crisp and mineral on the finish

White 13.5

Philippe Bouzereau, Chassagne-Montrachet 2024 75cl £71.45

Brimming with rich, ripe fruit flavours of Mirabelle, greengage and quince, with a citrus twist and caramel overtones Opulent with streak of fresh minerality and a smooth, elegant finish

White 13.5

Philippe Bouzereau, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs Gains 2024 75cl £102.70

A rich and polished 1er Cru Puligny-Montrachet with combined notes of fresh and dried fruits complemented by hints of hazelnut on the mineral finish

White 13

Domaine Jean Goulley, Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2025 75cl £37.14

White 13

Thomas Labille, Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2024 75cl £37.78

A textured and stylish 1er Cru Chablis with marked citrus notes and hints of delicate fresh mint, through to a vivacious palate with a long, saline finish