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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 14

Caves Fonjoya, 'Big Buzz', Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, Grenache Blanc 2024 75cl £13.61

A refreshing and textured Grenache Blanc, with citrus flavours layered with aromatic herbal notes of thyme, rosemary and a hint of spice on the finish

White 13.5

Nivarius, 'La Nevera', Rioja Blanco 2019 75cl £33.22

Made entirely from the rare Maturana grape, this is refreshing, with lovely texture and yet spectacular tension, and notes of apple, pear and quince with a saline finish

White 14

Nivarius, 'Edicion Limitada', Rioja Blanco, Viura Maturana 2020 75cl £22.10

A refreshing, textured and beautifully balanced white Rioja with baked apple, floral and balsamic notes, layered with nutty tones and a hint of minerality

Rose 13

Chateau de l'Aumerade 'Cuvee Marie Christine' Rose, Cru Classe Cotes de Provence 2024 37.5cl £11.89

Elegantly styled, with aromas of ripe strawberries and peach with a hint of vanilla culminating in a refreshing finish Classic Provencal rose

Rose 13

Chateau de l'Aumerade, Cuvee Marie Christine Rose, Cru Classe Cotes de Provence 2024 150cl £52.08

Elegantly styled, with aromas of ripe strawberries and peach with a hint of vanilla culminating in a refreshing finish Classic Provencal rose

White 12.5

'Pazo de Seoane', Albarino Loureiro, Rosal, Rias Baixas 2024 75cl £23.82

Crisp and vibrant with floral nuances of jasmine underpinned by elegant notes of citrus, pear and melon Lovely weight and structure leads to a refreshing, lively finish

White 13

Lagar de Cervera, Rias Baixas, Albarino 2024 75cl £24.08

An elegant, crisp and captivating Albarino full of ripe pear and apple, with hints of pineapple, quince and lemon peel through to a lively, fresh finish

White 13

Pazo do Mar, Torre do Olivar 'Expresion', Ribeiro, Treixadura 2024 75cl £17.39

An aromatic and full-flavoured wine with aromas of white orchard fruit and roses with underlying hints of lavender, textured with a lovely crisp, fruity finish

Red 15

Tandem, 'Macula', Navarra, Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016 75cl £24.17

An intense and complex wine showing delightful roasted coffee, cranberry and chocolate flavours lifted by fresh mountain herbs

White 9.5

Weingut Villa Gutenberg, Johannisberger Erntebringer Riesling Kabinett, Rheingau 2024 75cl £14.51

A lively and delicate off-dry wine with a slight petillance, fresh with floral hints and notes of lime, peaches and passionfruit

Red 13.5

Kuzubağ, Denizli, Kalecik Karası 2024 75cl £18.34

Made from the indigenous Kalecik Karası grape, this wine shows a lovely combination of forest fruit and clove notes, fresh and balanced with a long finish

Red 13.7

Kuzubağ, Denizli, Cal Karası 2024 75cl £18.43

This aromatic, medium bodied pale red has notes of fresh cherry and forest fruits, developing a velvety and spicy character with age

White 13

Kuzubağ, Denizli, Narince Chardonnay 2024 75cl £18.07

A blend of the native Anatolian variety Narince and French Chardonnay showing notes of quince with a floral touch and a touch of butter, creamy on the palate through to a fresh finish

Red 14

Berton Vineyard 'Foundstone', South Eastern Australia, Merlot 2024 75cl £12.43

White 12

Wiston Estate Cuvee 2020 75cl £47.30

Wiston Cuvee 2016 boasts honeyed citrus, toasted almond, and brioche notes A complex, elegant sparkling wine with a creamy finish balanced by a touch of salinity

Red 14.5

Saint Cosme, Cotes du Rhone 2024 75cl £18.46

An exceptional Cotes du Rhone imbued with charm and finesse with notes of blackcurrant, truffle, liquorice and wild raspberry through to a long, satisfying finish