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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

Domaine Jean et Henri Guillemaud, Meursault 2021 75cl £84.55

A beautifully fresh Meursault showing elegant finesse, with floral nuances, expressive fruit with hints of orange zest, full of verve and intensity

White 15.5

Dreamsake, Hyōgo, Daiginjo No 1 Smooth Japanese Sake 2025 75cl £27.53

An exceptionally smooth Sake, with notes of honeydew melon, low acidity and signature flavours of umami Enjoy chilled at 6° to 8°C

White 40

Frapin, Cognac '1270' (Gift Box) 70cl £68.90

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

Olivier Coste, Carignan Noir, 'Je t'aime', IGP Pays d'Oc 2024 75cl £15.71

A fresh red wine with intense notes of crushed raspberry and delicate hints of spice and graphite

White 13.2

Yering Station, Yarra Valley, Reserve Chardonnay 2022 75cl £66.53

A distinguished Chardonnay of elegance and finesse, with complex aromas of white florals, stone fruit, almond and perfumed spice from French oak

Red 12.8

Yering Station, 'Village', Yarra Valley, Pinot Noir 2024 75cl £19.61

An elegant and silky, cool-climate Pinot Noir with a perfume of spiced red berries, a pure core of cherry fruit and subtle savoury characters interwoven with red fruits

White 12.5

Michele Chiarlo 'Rovereto', Gavi del Comune di Gavi 2024 75cl £26.66

From one of the best sub-zones in Gavi, this wine is intensely fragrant with hints of peach and pear and culminating in a spicy finish with white pepper and mineral notes

White 12.5

Michele Chiarlo 'Palas', Gavi 2024 75cl £18.50

An easy drinking, floral and refreshing wine with flavours of pear and with a vibrant lemon peel finish

White 12.5

Domaine de la Rouletiere , 'Les Calcaires', Vouvray Sec 2024 75cl £19.07

A classic Vouvray with exotic aromas of bruised apple and greengage, richly flavoured but balanced by a lovely saline finish

White 13.5

Dopff au Moulin, Alsace, Pinot Gris 2023 75cl £21.86

An expressive and elegant Pinot Gris, with delicate floral and smoky aromas through to a dry, refreshing and beautifully balanced palate

White 12.5

Schloss Johannisberg, Großes Gewachs Trocken, Rheingau, Riesling 'Silver Seal' 2022 75cl £65.00

Complex floral bouquet showing yellow stone fruit such as peaches and apricots complemented by white pepper and a pure fresh minerality on the finish, elegant and long

White 12

Gouffier 'En Rateaux', Bourgogne Aligote 2023 75cl £25.69

An elegant and polished example of Aligote with hazelnut notes from oak ageing and vibrant notes of mineral and grapefruit through to a sustained and saline finish

White 12

Gouffier 'par Gouffier', Bourgogne Aligote 2023 75cl £22.00

A refreshing yet textured wine with vibrant citrus fruits and a saline note combined with mouthwatering richness

White 13

Domaine Moreux, Pouilly-Fume 'Fossiles' 2024 75cl £23.74

An initial zingy freshness gives way to notes of citrus zest, gooseberry and white currant through to a refreshing and clean finish Classic Pouilly-Fume

White 13

Philippe Bouzereau, Chassagne-Montrachet 2023 75cl £64.60

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

Philippe Bouzereau, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs Gains 2023 75cl £93.35

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