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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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Rose 13

Dom Brial, Cotes Catalanes, Dom Ici Rose, Grenache 2025 75cl £12.55

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

White 13

Dom Brial, Cotes Catalanes, Dom Ici, Blanc, Macabeu 2025 75cl £12.54

A lively white from the Macabeu variety with ample notes of floral blossom, ripe peach and apricot through to a crisp palate with a deliciously fresh finish

White 12.5

Domaine des Chenevieres, Macon-Villages, Mont Pele 2024 75cl £20.11

Quintessential Macon-Villages, with a lovely creamy texture lifted by green apple notes and mineral freshness on the crisp finish

Rose 11.5

Campuget, Un Petit Rose?, Vin de Pays du Gard, Syrah Grenache 2025 75cl £10.72

An enticing aroma of fresh strawberries and cream complemented by a fresh and spicy flavour

Red 11.5

Campuget, Un Petit Rouge?, Vin de Pays du Gard, Syrah Grenache 2025 75cl £11.04

Fragrant nose of vanilla and blueberries combined with crunchy red fruit characters complemented by garrigue flavours of the South of France

White 11.5

Campuget, Un Petit Blanc?, Grenache Viognier, Vin de Pays du Gard 2025 75cl £11.64

This is a fruity and appealing wine with inviting aromas of dried apricots with a touch of grapefruit and peardrops

White 11.5

Domaine de Joÿ , L'Eclat, Cotes de Gascogne 2025 75cl £11.87

A deliciously aromatic and fruity wine showing flavours of grapefruit, lemongrass and a hint of lychee, zingy and fresh on the finish

White 11

Les Boules Blanc, Vin de France 2025 75cl £10.13

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

Red 13.5

Les Vignobles St Didier Parnac, Prieure de Cenac, Cahors, Malbec 2023 75cl £18.54

Fragrant aromas of violet, spice and a subtle menthol note are underpinned by rich, juicy black fruit in this concentrated, but beautifully balanced Malbec

Red 12.5

Clos Troteligotte, K-lys, Cahors 2022 75cl £22.19

A powerful Cahors, layered and complex with an intense and mouthfilling character of lavender and liquorice spice

Red 12

Clos Troteligotte, K-nom, Cahors 2024 75cl £16.56

Dense in colour, this modern style Cahors shows a graphite character complemented by juicy blackerry fruit and a hint of fennel and herbs

Rose 12

Olivier Coste, Solis Lumen, Rose, Pays d'Oc 2025 75cl £15.52

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

12.5

Chevanceau, Vin de France, Marselan 2024 75cl £11.08

White 11.5

Chevanceau, Pays d'Oc, Vermentino 2025 75cl £11.12

An easy-drinking Vermentino, packed with grapefruit and passion fruit flavours, floral hints and citrus zest

Red 13

Les Vignobles Gayrel, Cotes du Tarn, La Breche, Braucol Syrah, 2024 75cl £12.37

A characterful red with generous notes of blackcurrant fruit, with hints of liquorice, sweet spice and vanilla Smooth and supple, with a fresh finish

White 13

Domaine des Pourthie, Pays d'Oc, Chardonnay 2024 75cl £13.09

Full flavoured and creamy with notes of pineapple and citrus through to a fresh finish Sound and full-flavoured Southern French Chardonnay style