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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 13.5

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

A smooth and fruity red wine, fresh and juicy with wild red fruits, blueberry and a touch of pepper

Red 12

Bruce Jack Wines, 'Tumbleweed Big Sky', Overberg, Syrah 2023 75cl £12.20

Bursting with aromatic complexity, this Syrah offers notes of bright red fruits, with floral nuances, and subtle earthy undertones The silky palate layers juicy raspberry with a hint of pepper

White 14

Bruce Jack Wines, 'Tumbleweed Sundance', Breedekloof, Viognier 2024 75cl £15.29

A lush, balanced and elegant Viognier offering a symphony of peach blossom, ripe stone fruit, and vibrant citrus, all seamlessly layered with a hint of vanilla

White 12.5

Bruce Jack Wines, 'Tumbleweed', Cape Coast, Skin Contact Chenin Blanc 2024 75cl £18.88

A captivating skin-contact Chenin Blanc revealing layers of apricot and pineapple aromas The creamy texture is beautifully balanced by juicy freshness

White 13

Lake Chalice 'The Raptor', Marlborough, Chardonnay 2022 75cl £22.86

The creamy palate reveals layers of buttered toast and stone fruits with delicious flinty and wild herb overtones on the finish

White 13

Lake Chalice 'The Nest', Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc 2024 75cl £15.80

A deliciously crisp and vibrant Sauvignon Blanc with lifted aromas of exotic fruits, fresh passionfruit and characteristic blackberry leaf, through to a refreshing, zesty finish

Red 13.5

Matias Riccitelli, Gualtallary, Cabernet Franc 2022 75cl £31.14

A mountain-fresh Cabernet Franc with intriguing aromas of cassis, layered with herbs, and a touch of dried tobacco Full-bodied, with plush tannins and lifted fruit showing cool-climate vibrancy

Red 14.5

Matias Riccitelli 'Republica del Malbec', Lujan de Cuyo 2021 75cl £51.07

An intense and generous wine with an abundance of black forest fruits, a powerful and sensory experience

Red 13.5

Matias Riccitelli 'Hey Malbec', Lujan de Cuyo 2024 75cl £20.32

Smooth notes of blackberry fruit combined with dried fig, dark chocolate and tapenade with a lovely long finish Very stylish, cool climate Malbec

Red 13.5

Matias Riccitelli, 'Tinto de la Casa', Valle de Uco 2023 75cl £30.56

A full-bodied and floral Malbec with dense flavours of ripe black fruit, liquorice and spicy overtones, through to a long, satisfying finish

White 12

Matias Riccitelli 'Old Vines From Patagonia', Rio Negro, Semillon 2024 75cl £49.68

Complex and intense, this Semillon has funky notes of pineapple and orange blossom over a waxy, rich and nutty flavour which goes on for ever

Red 13.5

Undurraga, Terroir Hunter, Valle de Maipo, Cabernet Franc 2023 75cl £25.73

Intense black fruit aromas are complemented by hints of cedar, spice and floral touches of violets as well as characteristic graphite and herbal tones all leading to a fresh finish

White 14

Vina Edmara, Valle Central, Viognier 2024 75cl £13.19

A gorgeous combination of apricots, pineapple, peaches through to a fresh appley finish with a touch of white pepper

Rose 12.5

Ultimate Provence Rose , Cotes de Provence - Jeroboam 2024 300cl £156.00

A delicate, pale pink rose with citrus and exotic fruit aromas, fresh with lovely red fruit flavours and a spicy white pepper finish

White 11.5

Alois Lageder, 'Porer', Alto Adige, Pinot Grigio 2023 75cl £26.60

A rich yet lively Pinot Grigio with an aromatic bouquet of melon and peach complemented by delicate spice and refreshing mineral tones

Red 14

Vietti, 'Perbacco', Langhe Nebbiolo 2022 75cl £30.88

An exquisite Nebbiolo with generous notes of red berries complemented by layers of floral, spicy and sweet fruit through to a rich, full palate with an intense finish