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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

Tournee du Sud, Picpoul de Pinet 2024 75cl £13.87

A poised dry white wine, showing rich and crystalline exotic fruit flavours and just a hint of saltiness on the finish

Red 12.5

La Perruche, Chinon 2022 75cl £21.92

A refined and muscular Chinon, displaying ripe, black cherry and wild raspberry along with classic Cabernet Franc herbaceous and graphite notes

Red 14.5

Domaine des Cigalounes, Lirac 2021 75cl £17.17

A rich yet juicy wine full of fleshy black fruit flavours with a hint of vanilla, warm and savoury

Red 13

Chateau Cantemerle, Les Allees de Cantemerle, Haut-Medoc 2020 75cl £27.91

A classy and approachable Bordeaux with aromas of blackcurrant combined with bell pepper, all complemented by cedar oak and a touch of tobacco

Red 13.5

Quinta do Vallado, Douro, 'Vallado' Tinto 2023 75cl £15.71

A concentrated and beautifully structured blend with mature red fruits, hints of violet and herbaceous nuances carrying through to a lingering finish

Rose 10

Cintila Rose, Peninsula de Setubal 2024 75cl £9.00

An enticing aroma of fresh strawberries and cream with a soft and spicy finish

White 12.5

Pegoes, 'Fontanario de Pegoes' White, Palmela 2024 75cl £10.52

A richly flavoured and floral wine made from Fernao Pires, full of spice, nectarine and herbal flavours

Red 12.5

Dom Brial, Cotes Catalanes, 'Dom Ici' Rouge, Carignan 2023 75cl £12.35

A supple and fresh Carignan showing ample notes of wild, dark red fruits and characteristic spice with a touch of juicy raisined fruit

Rose 13

Dom Brial, Cotes Catalanes, 'Dom Ici' Rose, Grenache 2024 75cl £12.08

A fruity and refreshing pale blush rose with fragrant notes of crushed berries, zesty citrus and pink grapefruit through to a lovely, zesty finish

Rose 11.5

Les Boules Rose, Vin de France 2024 75cl £10.02

This pale pink rose has fruity aromas of apricot and strawberry fruits followed by a round and fresh finish

White 11

Les Boules Blanc, Vin de France 2024 75cl £9.61

This Southern French blend is easy-drinking and fresh with lots of citrus and apple flavours

Rose 12.5

Olivier Coste, 'Bisou', Pays d'Oc 2024 75cl £15.83

A deliciously light and refreshing rose, full of aromas of wild red berried fruit, layered with minerality and citrus nuances, through to a bright and lively finish

Red 12.5

Olivier Coste, 'Illegal', Mourvedre 2024 75cl £15.11

A juicy and smooth wine with dark fruit aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant, layered with violets and a touch of black pepper and wild herbs

Rose 12.5

Olivier Coste, 'Solis Lumen', Rose, Pays d'Oc 2024 75cl £15.04

This pale pink rose is lively and crisp, with red berried fruit and citrus characters through to a refreshing finish

Red 13

Le Viala, Gerard Bertrand, Minervois La Laviniere 2012 150cl £110.26

White 13

Quinta da Romaneira, Douro, Reserva White 2023 75cl £28.12

Subtly mineral with floral and peach aromas leading to a refreshing and lingering finish