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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

Quinta da Romaneira, Douro, Pulga 2023 75cl £48.85

A complex wine, seamlessly blending the refreshing touch found in Romaneira's white wines with a deep, rich flavour and a classy structure

Red 15

Quinta da Romaneira, Douro, Reserva Red 2020 75cl £58.38

Intense and well structured, this wine is distinguised by its complexity derived from the old vines of the traditional Douro varieties on the estate

Red 15

Quinta da Romaneira, Douro, 'Tres Parcelas', Touriga Nacional 2020 75cl £42.83

Expressive aromas of wild berries and violets are complemented by subtle peppery, herbal and chocolate notes, supporting a sturdy, robust character

Red 14

Quinta da Romaneira, Douro, 'Liceiras' Tinto Cao 2020 75cl £35.59

This Tinto Cao red wine from Romaneira is a fine example of this grape variety exhibiting a bouquet of dark berries with subtle spice and oak hints, textured and graceful on the palate

Red 15

Quinta da Romaneira, Douro, Mirante, Petit Verdot 2020 75cl £36.61

Intense with notes of ink and wild berries accompanied by spices leading to robust and complex palate showing notes of graphite and dark fruit

Red 14.5

Quinta da Romaneira, Douro, 'Sino' 2021 75cl £22.56

Fresh and elegant with seductive fruit, balanced and engaging with soft tannins, characteristic of this wine, which express the beauty of the Quinta da Romaneira's wild flora

Red 14.5

Quinta da Romaneira, Douro, 'Dona Clara' 2020 75cl £32.46

This Dona Clara is a fresh and balanced wine, with intense and expressive fruit, a wild floral character and a lovely texture with hints of dark chocolate

Red 13.5

Bruce Jack Wines, 'Tumbleweed Wild', Swartland, Pinotage 2024 75cl £11.82

Bright plum and cherry complemented by a hint of spice and smokiness, full of juicy fruit flavours

Red 13

Bruce Jack Wines, 'Tumbleweed Wild', Swartland, Merlot 2024 75cl £11.57

A juicy and soft Merlot with vibrant red berry flavours and a whisper of herbs through the silky finish

White 12.5

Bruce Jack Wines, 'Tumbleweed Wild', Swartland, Chenin Blanc 2024 75cl £11.32

A refreshing style of Chenin Blanc with vibrant green apple flavours and a touch of white pepper

White 13

Bruce Jack Wines, 'Off the Charts', Swartland, Viognier 2024 75cl £14.62

An enticing and invigorating Viognier with aromatic and luscious notes of peach and apricot leading to a vibrant palate full of character and charm

White 13.5

Olifantsberg, Breedekloof, Roussanne 2023 75cl £23.63

A delicate, inviting nose of juicy white peach, white floral blossom and spicy notes of coriander and ginger, rich and textured with a honied finish

Red 14

Olifantsberg, Breedekloof, Syrah 2019 75cl £22.16

A refined Syrah showing complex notes of red and dark berry fruit, with hints of liquorice, chocolate and white pepper Subtle oak on the palate leads to a finessed finish

Red 14

Brookdale Estate, Mason Road, Paarl, GSM 2024 75cl £17.21

A GSM with an enticing cascade of juicy brambly berries, cherry, plum and blackcurrant pastille fruits, complemented by delicate smoky and spicy notes

White 13

Brookdale Estate, Mason Road, Paarl, Chenin Blanc 2024 75cl £16.63

Exuberant notes of juicy tropical fruits, apple purity and pear freshness are layered with salty minerality and creamy undertones, through to a lime-kissed finish

Red 13.9

Old Stage, Monterey, Pinot Noir 2022 75cl £22.38

A balanced and graceful Pinot Noir with aromas of strawberry, raspberry and rhubarb and a touch of sage Beautifully integrated oak supports the pure fruit through to a silky finish