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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 14

San Silvestro, Piemonte, Appassimento, Barbera 2023 75cl £16.56

An elegant and silky Barbera, with ripe blueberry and cherry jam flavours complemented by delicate toasty notes Richly fruited with beautiful balance

White 10.5

Gran Fondo, Bianco d'Italia 2024 75cl £9.55

Easy drinking, fresh and fruity with a hint of almond on the finish

White 14

Domaine Gerard Millet, Sancerre le Desert du Petit Bannon 2020 75cl £34.16

A golden yellow Sancerre with aromas of lemon zest and flint through to a palate combining a beautiful richness and long, mineral finish

White 12.5

Domaine Grand Roche, Chablis 2023 75cl £25.37

A rich style of Chablis with typical saline and pineapple notes on nose and palate through to a dry, mouthwatering finish

White 13

Monemvasia Winery Tsimbidi, 'Voltes White' 2024 75cl £14.66

A perfumed and refreshing blend of native Greek varieties with aromas of freshly cut flowers, green apple and juicy stone fruit

Red 13

Monemvasia Winery Tsimbidi, 'Voltes Red' 2024 75cl £15.23

A light bodied and fresh blend of two native varieties, which offer ample notes of ripe red fruits with a hint of sweet spice

White 13

Monemvasia Winery Tsimbidi, Monemvasia 'White Dry', Laconia 2023 75cl £19.22

A full, rich and textured wine with lovely freshness with sweet notes of citrus fruit, stone fruit and wild flowers

Red 13.5

Monemvasia Winery Tsimbidi, Monemvasios, Laconia 2015 75cl £22.60

A mature style with rich fig, raisined fruit, coffee, earthy and truffle flavours against a savoury background

Red 14

Undurraga, Valle Central, Merlot 2024 75cl £12.79

A soft, approachable and beautifully balanced Merlot, bursting with aromas of fresh red cherries layered with subtle spicy notes

White 13

Navitas Winery, 'Terre de Zeus', Pieria, Assyrtiko 2023 75cl £24.43

A fresh, intense and beautifully textured Assyrtiko, with aromas of lemon blossom, tea and brioche together with flinty and botanical notes Deliciously mineral and long

White 12.5

Navitas Winery, 'Terre de Zeus', Pieria, Malagousia 2024 75cl £23.38

A refreshing, juicy and vibrant Malagousia with notes of peach, nectarine and a bright cirtrussy character, underpinned by delicious minerality and a saline finish

White 13

Leme, Vinho Verde, Avesso 2024 75cl £13.13

A crisp, dry and refreshing Vinho Verde with concentrated notes of citrus and green apple, complemented by a mineral core and a deliciously long and lively finish

Rose 12.5

Mirabeau, Cotes de Provence, 'Azure' Rose, 2024 150cl £44.95

A pale rose with light peach reflections delivering citrus notes of bergamot, pomelo and orange zest over a generous and fresh palate of peach and apricot

Red 14

Colomba Bianca, 'Kore', Sicily, Syrah 2024 75cl £16.19

A juicy and approachable Syrah showing herbs and ripe summer pudding flavours with chocolate hints Full flavoured, spicy and succulent

Red 14.5

Chateau Beau Site Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2019 75cl £35.60

Classic and traditionally styled Saint Estephe showing cedar oak with earthy hints of dark chocolate and a meaty texture

Red 12.5

Oenops, Xinomavro 2023 75cl £24.29

A charming and elegant Xinomavro with enticing cherry and floral notes layered with spice and mineral tones Pure, with a delicate freshness on the smooth finish