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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 11.5

Llopart, Penedes, Corpinnat Brut Nature Reserva 2022 75cl £24.17

With lovely purity, the clean bouquet leads to a fine and persistent mousse and the perfect balance between subtle fruity notes and delicate tertiary ageing overtones

White 11

Llopart Colpinnat Brut Reserva 2023 75cl £21.59

A smooth and vibrant sparkling wine with a fine, constant mousse and clean, refreshing aromas of white peach and citrus notes layered with delicate biscuity nuances

White 12.5

Feudi di San Gregorio Dubl Brut Edition IV, Campania, Greco NV 75cl £33.54

White 12.5

Feudi di San Gregorio Dubl Brut Edition III, Campania, Greco NV 75cl £33.54

Fresh and aromatic, with apricot and peach underpinned by mineral notes through to a captivating and dynamic palate with a lively, persistent mousse

White 12.5

Feudi di San Gregorio Dubl + Spumante, Campania, Greco NV, Pietro Ruffo 75cl £58.98

White 12.5

Bellavista, Alma Assemblage 2, Lombardy Franciacorta Extra Brut NV 75cl £37.82

A vibrant, elegant sparkling wine with citrus, floral and mineral notes through to a long and refreshing finish

White 12.5

Bellavista, Saten, Lombardy, Franciacorta 2020 75cl £51.76

A smooth and creamy texture is the hallmark of this elegant sparkling wine showing the perfect balance between ripe stone fruits and fresh citrus

White 12.5

Bellavista, Teatro alla Scala, Lombardy, Franciacorta Brut 2021 75cl £46.84

Crisp, appetiser style with a floral and exotic bouquet enhanced by minerality and Mediterranean herbs, elegant, saline and long

White 12.5

Guido Berlucchi, Franciacorta 61 Nature 2018 75cl £55.36

Layered and elegant, with crisp apricot, yellow peach, candied citrus and brioche notes A vibrant, tangy streak of freshness underpins the richly-flavoured finish

White 12.5

Guido Berlucchi, Franciacorta, 61 Saten, Brut NV 150cl £82.33

White 11.5

Madame F, Kent, Brut NV 75cl £28.44

A bold and contemporary English sparkling wine Layers of black cherry yoghurt and a subtle almond lift create luxurious depth, while fine, elegant bubbles deliver a refreshing finish

White 12.5

Champagne Collet, Cuvee No 21 NV 75cl £146.96

White 12

Champagne Gosset, Zero Dosage Brut NV 75cl £63.14

Vibrant, fresh aromas of lemon meringue and Mirabelle plum evolve into honeyed, toasted notes Rich and voluminous, on the palate with an elegant, mineral finish

White 12

Champagne Gosset, 12 Ans de Cave a Minima NV 75cl £131.76

White 12

Champagne Gosset, Extra Brut NV 150cl £110.53

A fine, persistent mousse and aromas of acacia, hawthorne and succulent pear lead to a fresh, lively and rounded Champagne of great purity

White 12

Champagne Gosset, Extra Brut NV 300cl £320.93

A fine, persistent mousse and aromas of acacia, hawthorne and succulent pear lead to a fresh, lively and rounded Champagne of great purity