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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 12.5

Manolesakis Estate 'Exis' White, Drama 2024 75cl £14.98

A herbaceous and highly aromatic white with aromas of jasmine and expressive peach flavours, finishing on a note of wild herbs

White 13

Monemvasia Winery Tsimbidi, 'Voltes White' 2024 75cl £14.66

A perfumed and refreshing blend of native Greek varieties with aromas of freshly cut flowers, green apple and juicy stone fruit

Red 14

Ktima Gerovassiliou, Estate Red, Epanomi, Macedonia 2022 75cl £24.73

Enticing aromas of barbecued beef complemented by savoury flavours of dark chocolate and coffee, rich and robust

White 13.5

Ktima Gerovassiliou, Estate White, Epanomi 2024 75cl £22.20

Exotic fruit flavours combine with hints of orange, jasmine, herbs and a touch of lemon Lively, attractive and vivacious

White 13

Gaia Wines, 'Thalassitis', Santorini, Assyrtiko 2024 75cl £38.41

An intense dry wine with a strain of flinty saltiness on the mouthwatering, bone-dry finish

Red 14

Alpha Estate, Single Vineyard Hedgehog, Amyndeo, Xinomavro 2022 75cl £23.83

A dry and tannic red displaying baked plums combined with dark chocolate and savoury, earthy notes

Red 14.5

Piattelli Vineyards, Cafayate, Tannat 2023 75cl £18.92

White 13

Piattelli Vineyards 'Alto Molino', Cafayate, Torrontes 2024 75cl £15.26

Red 14.5

Andeluna 'Altitud', Uco Valley, Malbec 2022 75cl £22.22

A full flavoured and bold Malbec with plum, blackberry and vanilla oaky flavours and just a hint of liquorice through to a robust and intense finish

White 12

Andeluna '1300', Uco Valley, Torrontes 2024 75cl £16.09

This aromatic wine shows lovely rose, jasmine, peach and grapefruit notes combined with a touch of exotic spice

Red 13

Vina Echeverria, 'No es Pituko', Valle de Maule, Carignan 2024 75cl £14.39

A naturally made, fruity wine with expressive notes of rich plum and ripe black fruits accompanied by subtle spicy notes of cinnamon, star anise and a lovely, smooth finish

Red 10.5

Tierra Antica, Valle Central, Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 75cl £10.80

Juicy ripe blackcurrant complemented by a hint of capsicum, drinkable Cabernet style

White 11

Tierra Antica, Valle Central, Sauvignon Blanc 2024 75cl £11.32

A clean and fruity wine with a fresh lemon, passionfruit and herbaceous character, refreshing and easy drinking

Red 13.5

Vina Echeverria, Reserva, Valle de Curico, Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 75cl £12.14

A delicately flavoured wine showcasing leafy blackcurrant fruit and a hint of smoky green pepper

White 13.5

Vina Echeverria, Valle de Curico, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2019 37.5cl £12.61

A rich and textured dessert wine showing complex flavours of barley sugar and creamy honeyed flavours with a long finish

White 11.5

'l'Arete de Thau', Piquepoul Terret, Cotes de Thau 2024 75cl £11.47

This lovely and fresh Piquepoul Terret blend offers plentiful aromas of grapefruit and citrus fruit, with a lively, vibrant palate and crisp finish