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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 13.5

Domaines Minchin, La Tour Saint Martin , Morogues, Menetou-Salon 2022 75cl £23.62

Vibrant flavours of grapefruit and citrus are complemented by fresh mineral notes Beautifully balanced with a long, mouthwatering finish

White 13.5

Benguela Cove Sauvignon Blanc 75cl £15.98 £16.50

Benguela Cove Sauvignon Blanc has an attractive and racy character, toned with nuances of kiwi and citrus, elevated by hints of gunflint, a fresh minerality and great length to conclude. Pungent tropical aromas lingers on the palate with a persistent and mouth watering acidity.

Red 13

Camarda Brindisi Rosso 75cl £16.09 £17.14

Camarda Brindisi Rosso is aged in oak and is an intensely ruby red wine with super-ripe fruit on the nose. The palate is packed with rich, velvety smooth dark fruit flavours and is balanced by warm and supple tannins to give a full-bodied but smooth finish.

Red 13

Chianti Fiasco Wine bottle with wooden base on a white background

Chianti Fiasco - Trambusti 75cl £9.60 £12.30

Chianti Fiasco represents a distinctive chapter in Italian wine history. This traditional Tuscan red, bottled in its iconic straw-wrapped flask, delivers the characteristic bright acidity and cherry-forward profile that defines the region. The rustic Chianti Fiasco presentation belies a wine of genuine character. The earthy undertones and subtle tannins make it equally suited to casual entertaining or everyday enjoyment. A versatile companion to Italian cuisine, from pasta to grilled meats, this classic Chianti captures the unpretentious spirit of Chianti's winemaking heritage.

Red 14

Thelema Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl £25.25

This wine has a complex nose of mint, blackcurrant and chocolate and the palate is juicy and ripe There is a good layer of toasty oak in the background to complement the black cherry and cassis fruit flavours and grippy mid-palate tannin Very long, clean and elegant on the finish

Red 14

Groot Constantia, Lady of Abundance Constantia 2021 75cl £18.73

Groot Constantia's 'Lady of Abundance' is a distinguished South African wine from one of the Cape's most historic estates. This vintage showcases the region's terroir with elegance and depth, delivering a refined expression that reflects the vineyard's commitment to quality winemaking.

Red 14.5

Chateau Oumsiyat, Grande Reserve, Mount Lebanon 2020 75cl £21.65

Rich and robust, this is a savoury and earthy wine with warm and chunky flavours and a satisfying finish

Red 13.5

Bonterra 2022 Merlot, Bonterra Organic Vineyards 2022 75cl £17.41

Red 14.5

Benguela Cove Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl £18.98 £19.50

'Cab is King', they say, and a cool climate wine region carries that crown with flair. Assertively Benguela Cove Cabernet Sauvignon with those quintessential aromas of dried herbs, salty liquorice, robust dark fruit and astute tannins. The broody fruit is elevated by a youthful acidity that adds to its power with sour cherry and a silky texture that trails behind.

Red 14

Chateau Oumsiyat, Mount Lebanon, Syrah 2020 75cl £17.32

An intense and concentrated wine displaying a depth of black fruits complemented by notes of dark chocolate, textured and full-flavoured

Red 12.5

Nero d'Avola Sicilia Grottarossa 75cl £13.40

Nero d'Avola Sicilia Grottarossa is ruby red with purplish hues. Complex aroma with notes of violet and spices, mature red fruits like raspberry and cherry. Warm, rich and round wine of good structure with fruity and spicy aroma and a persistent finish.

Red 12.5

Canonico Salento Negroamaro 75cl £13.98

Canonico Salento Negroamaro is aged in oak for 4 months. Intense ruby red with purple hues. Fine bouquet, fruity and fragrant. Well balanced with good fruit content complemented by balanced acidity and soft tannins. Medium bodied.

White 13

Zaccagnini Pecorino D'Abruzzo Tralcetto DOC 75cl £20.11 £22.20

Zaccagnini's Tralcetto is a benchmark Pecorino from Abruzzo's hillside vineyards, where limestone-rich soils and cool nights craft wines of remarkable precision. This crisp white delivers bright citrus and stone fruit with a mineral backbone, finishing clean and refreshing. A versatile food wine, equally at home with seafood, fresh pasta, or simply chilled on its own. Pecorino's rising reputation owes much to producers like Zaccagnini, who balance tradition with modern technique.

White 11

Sospiro Bianco d'Italia NV Sospiro 75cl NV £10.14

White 13

Planeta Chardonnay 2024 75cl £39.59

Golden yellow with greenish hue On the nose this wonderful wine comes is layered and delicious, with citrus fruit flavours, chestnut, honey and a spicy complexity As good as top Cru white Burgundy, at half the price

Red 12.5

Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti Half Bottle 2024 37.5cl £8.51

Rich ruby in colour, the Castiglioni Chianti offers appetising scents of blueberries, currants, dried cherries and vanilla pod It's a delicious, soft-textured, tangy, lip-smacking style of Chianti that draws you in for another sip Truly scrumptious