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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

Domaine de Saint Cosme, Les Deux Albion, Vaucluse Principaute d'Orange 2024 75cl £22.84

A unique and refreshing white blend showing crystalline purity and elegance with beautifully expressive aromas of dried apricot, lime, floral blossom and mango

Red 14.5

Chateau de Saint Cosme, Les Deux Albion, Cotes du Rhone 2023 75cl £24.17

A beguiling Cotes du Rhone offering complexity and vibrancy with lavender, gingerbread, orange blossom and raspberry layered with savoury nuances

Red 14.5

Chateau de Saint Cosme, Les Deux Albion, Cotes du Rhone 2022 75cl £24.17

A beguiling Cotes du Rhone offering complexity and vibrancy with lavender, gingerbread, orange blossom and raspberry layered with savoury nuances

Red 13

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Le Grand Pompee, Saint-Joseph Rouge 2023 75cl £27.36

A beautifully balanced Saint-Joseph with fine tannins and layered notes of wild redcurrant and raspberry complemented by peppery spice and mineral notes

Red 13.5

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Le Grand Pompee, Saint-Joseph Rouge 2020 75cl £32.90

Red 14

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Domaine de Thalabert, Crozes-Hermitage 2018 75cl £42.25

A refined, expressive Crozes-Hermitage, with aromas of red fruits, delicate spice and floral notes Supple tannins envelop the fresh and beautifully balanced palate

White 13

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Domaine de Thalabert, Mule Blanche, Crozes-Hermitage 2021 75cl £38.44

Discreet aromas open with floral and peach notes Ample and generous on the palate, with notes of ripe pear and a lemon-peel finish underpinned by refreshing minerality

Red 15

Paul Jaboulet Aine, La Chapelle, Hermitage 2021 75cl £320.64

Red 13.5

Paul Jaboulet Aine, La Chapelle, Hermitage 2013 75cl £320.39

Red 14

Paul Jaboulet Aine, La Chapelle, Hermitage 2011 75cl £320.39

White 12.5

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Les Grands Amandiers, Condrieu 2022 75cl £95.10

A mineral style of Condrieu, with citrus, peach and lifted floral aromas A touch of creaminess brings depth, with zesty citrus notes leading to a fresh finish

White 13

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Les Jalets, Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2024 75cl £23.40

A crisp, vivacious and exquisitely balanced wine boasting fragrant notes of white flowers, ripe pears and gunflint minerality Beautifully textured, with a long finish

White 13

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Les Jalets Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2021 75cl £25.62

Red 13

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Les Grandes Terrasses, Cornas 2022 75cl £44.60

A full-bodied and generous Cornas, with inviting red fruit, sweet spice and sandalwood aromas Velvety tannins supported by freshness impart fine balance

Red 14.5

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Parallele 45, Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2024 75cl £16.56

Richly expressive with aromas of ripe strawberry and raspberry, layered with floral and spicy notes The fresh, delicious palate shows good balance and supple tannins

White 12.5

Villa Noria, Les Colombiers, Pays d'Oc, Chardonnay 2024 75cl £16.84

A rich, textured and beautifully crafted Chardonnay, with inviting notes of exotic fruits layered with a touch of vanilla through to a toasty, brioche finish