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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

Salentein, San Juan, Cambalache, Malbec 2025 75cl £13.07

Inviting aromas of bright red cherry and a touch of sour cherry are complemented by delicate nuances of almond and walnut The palate is bursting with juicy fruit, echoing the cherry notes, through to a satisfying finish

White 12.5

Michele Chiarlo Rovereto, Gavi del Comune di Gavi 2025 150cl £56.74

White 13.5

Weingut Leitz Grand Cru Riesling 'Berg Kaisersteinfels' GG 2022 75cl £57.92

A glorious wine that comes from a sun trap with well-drained soil, bringing about incredible concentration and ripeness It offers up an intense bouquet of clementine oil, ripe peach, honey and clotted cream, leading to complex nuances of toast, mushroom, pipe tobacco and green leaves Despite being a dry wine, its intensity and complexity are reminiscent of Sauternes On the palate, it is much more delicate in texture than the rich aromas suggest, with a flawless, crystalline character and hints of muscat grapes and wet stones Fantastically persistent flavours on the finish Great now, and could age another 15-20 years

White 13

Weingut Leitz Grand Cru Riesling 'Rosengarten Monopole' GG 2022 75cl £40.13

This Grand Cru is a 'monopole' - under the exclusive ownership of Leitz It is one of the most approachable wines of its type, with juicy fruit salad character and a fragrant, elderflower lift It is soft, creamy and easy, with fresh, balancing acidity Characteristic peach and clover honey notes on the finish While very enjoyable young, this also has the potential to mature brilliantly over 10-15 years

White 12.5

Chateau de Campuget, 1753, Vin de Pays du Gard, Viognier 2025 75cl £17.44

A beautifully balanced and aromatic wine with a nectarine, ginger and honeysuckle character, full and textured through to a creamy finish

White 12.5

Jean-Marie Reverdy et Fils, Charme de Loire, Sauvignon Blanc 2025 75cl £15.19

A fresh and elegant Sauvignon Blanc with classic aromas of citrus fruit, white flowers and boxwood Fruity on the palate with lovely balance and a lingering finish

Red 12.5

Jean-Marie Reverdy et Fils, Charme de Loire, Pinot Noir 2024 75cl £15.60

A charming Pinot Noir with aromas of redcurrant and cherry, fresh and leafy on the palate

White 12.5

Jean-Marie Reverdy et Fils, Silex, Sancerre 2025 75cl £32.45

A crisp Sancerre with characteristic mineral aromas leading to a lively, concentrated palate with a lovely sensation of freshness and great aromatic persistence

White 13

Olivier Leflaive, Chassagne-Montrachet Houilleres 2022 75cl £102.40

White 13

Olivier Leflaive, Rully 1er Cru Vauvry 2022 75cl £49.57

Enticing aromas of ripe lemony nuances and subtle white floral notes are layered with a touch of toasted hazelnut The palate is full and textured, with a long, mouth-watering finish

White 13

Olivier Leflaive, Montagny 1er Cru 2023 75cl £45.43

Delicately perfumed notes of acacia honey lead to a beautifully textured palate with a finish distinguished by a mineral character, bringing both tension and a saline note

Red 13.5

Planeta Etna Rosso Contrada Feudo di Mezzo 2024 75cl £26.63

This wine is produced at the Feudo di Mezzo winery, situated in the heart of Etna viticulture It comes from Nerello Mascalese grapes and perfectly reflects the unique and splendid terroir of Etna A soft red wine with flesh and structure Very typical of the area with notes of plums, raspberries and green tomato leaves

White 13.5

Antonio Caggiano Falanghina IGT Campania 2025 75cl £19.16

Intense lemon colour Tropical aromas on the nose with pineapple, apple and pears Full bodied, silky texture with persistant flavours as per nose

White 12

Planeta Passito di Noto 2025 50cl £29.58

Engagingly fresh and succulent on the nose, exhibiting classic floral and grapey aromas The palate is medium bodied, sweet and sensuous with fine flavours of ripe apricot, honey and melon with good balancing acidity and a crisp, mouthfilling finish

White 12

Bodegas Verum 2024 Ulterior Naranja Orange Organic, Verum 2024 75cl £18.16

Lifted apricot and orange skins aromas, white flowers and prunes and herbal notes Fresh and mineral touch at the mouth with a light touch of tannins

Rose 12.5

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Planeta Rose 2025 150cl £40.86

Inspired by a pink Sicilian sunset, this has a light and attractive nose with notes of rose petals, pomegranate and strawberries On the palate, it is silky smooth, light and fresh with a gentle, beautiful finish