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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

Fonte Della Vigna Sangiovese Merlot Rubicone IGT 2023 75cl £8.48

White 13

Ken Forrester Wines Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2024 75cl | Great Wines Direct

Ken Forrester Wines Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2024 75cl £14.80

A full bodied, well rounded wine, that is a great example of the harmonious balance which can be achieved between fruit and delicate oak flavours, as they combine to produce gentle complexity Bursting with dried apricot and pineapple, a hint of vanilla and some typical Chenin honey notes on the long-lasting finish

Red 13

Project Malbec 24 Project Wine Co 75cl £9.71

Red 12.5

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Rometta Sangiovese IGT Rubicone 2023 75cl £8.83

"A simple, easy-drinking vino di tavola rosso No pretence Drink with pizza or pasta "

Red 14

Aubert and Mathieu Milo, Minervois la Liviniere 2021 75cl £18.25

Aubert and Mathieu have smashed a home run with this brilliant Minervois It's succulent, full-bodied and velvety, yet also with fine freshness and elegance You couldn't ask for more in a satisfying red winebut there is more It has amazing complexity and balance between vibrant, fresh, scented aromas of strawberry and rose petal and gutsy, deep nuances of dried herbs, roast beef, butter fudge, fig, liquorice and curry spice It's an awesome wine, and you should buy as much as the wine rack will hold, and then some Wow

White 12.5

Chenin Blanc 21 Bird Island 75cl £7.40

Red 14.5

Chateau Oumsiyat, 'Grande Reserve', Mount Lebanon 2020 75cl £20.62

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

Red 14.5

Bogle Family Vineyards Phantom 2020 75cl £22.40

Petite Sirah 49% - Zinfandel 49% - Mourvedre 2% Three distinctive grape varieties that combine lush berry and fierce spice into this wine Deeply luscious and succulent blackberries, aromas of anise and sweet fig are embraced by touches of black pepper Subtle notes of cloves and vanilla emerge and complement the concentrated fruit character of the wine Bottle age will integrate the three unique varieties more, although we suspect most people won't wait to enjoy this wonderful wine! By the way, it gets even better with air, so we recommend decanting it

Red 14

Castello Vicchiomaggio, Agostino Petri, Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 75cl £25.69

An opulent and elegant wine, well textured with savoury cherry hints enhanced by cedar and chocolate notes and culminating in a smooth and velvety finish

White 12.5

Saint Clair, 'Origin', Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc 2023 75cl £17.63

A herbaceous, crisp wine showing intense flavours of ripe gooseberry and pear over a creamy texture

Red 14

Chateau Oumsiyat, Mount Lebanon, Syrah 2020 75cl £16.51

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

Red 15

Chateau Pont de Guitres, Lalande-de-Pomerol 2020 75cl £24.80

A traditionally styled right bank Bordeaux with full flavours of baked black fruits underpinned by a hint of earthy mushroom and tobacco

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.

White 10

Cintila White, Peninsula de Setubal 2024 75cl £9.00

An intense, fruity aroma and a creamy mouthfeel with a hint of peach and ginger

Red 14.5

Antonio Caggiano Taurasi DOCG Vigna Macchia dei Goti 2020 75cl £37.51

This is an intense and complex wine with aromas of red berry fruits on the nose and hints of vanilla and licorice appear on the palate along with wild straberries and cranberries

White 12

Weingut Leitz Riesling 'Eins Zwei Dry', Rheingau 2023 75cl £12.43

This excellent value Riesling is dry yet full-flavoured, spicy and ripe; evincing pineapple, tangerine and grapefruit Its delicate yet lively acidity reflects the wine's origins Afraid it will be too sweet? Fear not, this is a dry wine Or too sharp? It's refreshingly tangy, but no way sour Or maybe excessively dry? With its delicious fruit flavours, that won't be an issue It really is not in the least bit intimidating - do dive in!