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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

Ktima Gerovassiliou, Epanomi, Viognier 2024 75cl £26.10

Benchmark Viognier showing jasmine and peach, perfumed and elegant with a wonderfully long finish

Red 13.5

Andeluna '1300', Uco Valley, Malbec 2024 75cl £17.02

Rich ripe black plummy fruit on the nose complemented by a generous and silky texture and more than a hint of sous bois and vanilla on the finish

White 13

Javier Sanz, Verdejo, Rueda 2024 75cl £17.68

Flavours of melon and green apple enhanced by candied citrus fruit, full flavoured and refreshing

Red 14.5

Far Niente, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 75cl £133.50

A refined, smooth and silky Cabernet Sauvignon, with elegant notes of berried fruit layered with spice, black tea and toasted oak through to a long and lifted finish

White 12.5

Jean-Marie Reverdy et Fils, 'Charme de Loire', Sauvignon Blanc 2024 75cl £14.50

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 2023 75cl £14.87

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

Rose 12.5

Mirabeau, Cotes de Provence, 'Azure' Rose, 2024 75cl £22.61

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 13

Bonacchi, Chianti Riserva 2021 75cl £14.18

A traditional Chianti showing cherry fruit and notes of game and leather through to a dry finish

Red 14.5

La Rioja Alta SA, 'Vina Ardanza', Rioja Reserva 2019 75cl £39.02

An emblematic Rioja showcasing beautiful balance, silkiness and opulence with aromatic spicy notes enveloping rich, red fruits and a long, smooth finish

White 11

Sacchetto Spumante Extra Dry Millesimato 2024 75cl £12.43

Vibrant aromas of exotic, tropical fruits are complemented by floral notes and citrus zest through to a delightfully off-dry finish

White 11

Sacchetto, Veneto, Prosecco Brut NV 75cl £13.30

A crisp and aromatic Prosecco with enticing fruity flavours and pronounced white floral nuances leading to a refreshing and fruity palate with a deliciously moreish finish

White 11.5

Sacchetto, Veneto, Prosecco Extra Dry NV 75cl £13.30

A refreshing Prosecco with peach, pear and green apple fruit flavours and a delicate hint of sweetness beautifully balanced by a fresh finish

White 12

Gaia Wines, 'Wild Ferment Moschofilero by Gaia', Peloponnese 2023 75cl £23.23

A highly aromatic, complex and richly flavoured wine with characteristic aromas of rose, orange blossom and pink grapefruit underpinned by delicious lavender and herb notes

White 13.5

Gaia Wines, 'Wild Ferment', Santorini, Assyrtiko 2024 75cl £42.86

The palate is salty dry with laser-beam precision and funky wild ferment layering of complexity, with complementing notes of almond and acacia combined with oak wreathed minerality and gun flint flavours

Red 10.5

Tierra Antica, Valle Central, Merlot 2024 75cl £10.16

Red and black fruit aromas of juicy cherries and plums with a touch of chocolate, quaffable Merlot style

White 13.5

Creation Wines, Walker Bay, Reserve Chardonnay 2023 75cl £37.79

An elegant Chardonnay with vibrant grapefruit, fragrant apple, a hint of honey and cinnamon, through to a palate with mineral tension and mouthwatering acidity