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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

Reserve Roquemoliere Picpoul de Pinet 2024 75cl £10.74

Crisp, light and aromatic, with remarkable freshness on the palate This classic is wonderful with summer dining or just sipped on its own

Red 13.5

Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant 2023 75cl £19.49

"In 1954, the village council of Chateauneuf-du-Pape was quite perturbed and apprehensive that flying saucers of 'flying cigars' might do damage to their vineyards, were they to land therein So, right-thinking men all, they passed an ordinance prohibiting the landing of flying saucers or flying cigars in their vineyards The ordinance further states that any flying saucers or flying cigars that did land were to be taken immediately to the pound" Thus reads the label of 'Le Cigare Volant', the inspiration of the original 'Rhone Ranger', Randall Grahm A fabulously delicious red from California's Central Coast - Just one sip teleports you to the southern Rhone valley Fragrant, perfumed aroma of just-picked fresh strawberries Full of flavour, with a delicious combination of juicy richness and super-soft tannins Very moreish Can it really be this irresistible without some kind of mind control? 52% Grenache, 35% Cinsault and 13% Syrah

White 12.5

Embrujo del Campo Organic Verdejo 2024 75cl | Great Wines Direct

Embrujo del Campo Organic Verdejo 2024 75cl £8.68

This is a dry, restrained Spanish white, with hay and fennel flavours rounded out by plums and pears, and ending on a refined note of citrus

Red 13

Hazy View, Western Cape, Pinotage 2023 75cl £10.66

Warm berried fruit with smoky and tobacco hints, this is a modern expression of South Africa's signature grape

White 13.5

Lionel Gosseaume Touraine-Oisly, Climat N°1 2023 75cl £15.95

Beautifully fresh with complex aromas of spring flowers, fresh mint, capsicum and pea pod A rounded texture and vibrant acidity Touraine-Oisly was created to showcase Sauvignon Blanc from the finest sites of the Touraine region and promote genuine excellence From an outstanding producer like Lionel Gosseaume, the results are spectacular - the wine has superb intensity and concentration, and less sharpness than Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume

Red 14.5

Care Garnacha Nativa 2022 75cl £11.40

Clean powerful aromas of ripe red and black fruits with cacao and coffee bean notes On the palate the wine shows finds spices, toasty hints and mature notes, with a perfectly integrated tannic structure On the finish the wine is rich, elegant, powerful and fruit driven

White 12.5

Louis Michel Chablis 2023 75cl | Great Wines Direct

Louis Michel Chablis 2023 75cl £29.72

This is outstanding Chablis, that evokes its northern Burgundy origins with a fabulous sense of place It displays the typical 'stony' character of the region, over which are layered exciting notes of white peach, apricot and chervil, thanks to the care and dedication in the vineyard and cellar of this top producer

Red 14

El Esteco Don David Malbec 2023 75cl £11.70

From the crazily high altitude (6,000+ feet) Calchaqui Valley in Salta, this combines violet-scented fruit with succulent, plushy texture A beautifully intense yet refined Malbec, Don David is well-balanced with soft tannins and notes of violets, plums, red fruits and a hint of chocolate This wine pays homage to the winery's founder, Don David Michel, and after 12 months in oak, the wine gets to reflect the qualities of its namesake: distinction and elegance, and boasting a well-defined identity

White 13

Pegoes, Adega de Pegoes 'Selected Harvest White', Peninsula de Setubal 2023 75cl £12.40

Waxy aromas of orange blossom are followed by a rich and opulent flavour of peach melba with a touch of ginger, creamy and elegant

White 12.5

Hazy View, Western Cape, Chenin Blanc 2024 75cl £9.88

Rounded flavours of ripe pineapple and mango with a fresh balanced hint of sweetness

Rose 10.5

Zin Heaven, Zinfandel Blush 2023 75cl £10.44

A medium style with a smooth palate of delicate vanilla and strawberry flavours with a creamy finish

Red 14

Berton Vineyard 'Foundstone', South Eastern Australia, Merlot 2022 75cl £12.43

A softly textured, fresh and easy drinking wine with notes of plums and chocolate enhanced by a hint of vanilla

White 12.5

Black River Sauv Bl 24 Humberto Canale 75cl £11.22

Red 13.5

Vina Echeverria, Reserva, Valle de Curico, Merlot 2023 37.5cl £6.73

A medium bodied and fruity Merlot with juicy undertones of cherry jam and fresh herbs

White 14

Swartland Winery, 'Bush Vines', Swartland, Chenin Blanc 2023 75cl £20.51

A full flavoured and classic Chenin Blanc with rich and honied aromas of ripe tropical fruits, full of flavour

White 13

Monte Zovo, Le Civaie 'Terralbe', Lugana 2023 75cl £21.30

A fresh, mineral wine showing tropical and citrus notes of bergamot with distinctive flinty notes through to a precise and beautifully balanced palate