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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

Domaine Gayrard, Gaillac Blanc, Loin de l'Oeil 2023 75cl £22.37

A rich, full and complex wine, with aromas of white blossom, pear and apple and an appealing almond note on the finish

Red 15

Chateau de l'Ou, Rouge, Cotes du Roussillon 2023 75cl £22.94

Crunchy red and black brambly fruits are complemented by a touch of peppery spice and a subtle hint of violet Juicy and fresh, with a lovely purity of fruit

Red 13.5

Domaine Madeloc, Serral Rouge, Collioure 2022 75cl £24.38

An opulent and juicy blend, with sweet spice and ripe red fruits through to a silky palate with beautiful balance and a satisfying, fresh and mineral finish

Red 14.5

Domaine de la Rochelierre, Fitou Privilege 2023 75cl £25.24

A richly fruited blend with herbal notes of the garrigue, layered with spicy hints of vanilla and liquorice

Red 13

Domaine Madeloc, Magenca Rouge, Collioure 2022 75cl £27.67

A wine of great elegance, with inviting aromas of juicy red berries, spice and vanilla leading to a tantalisingly fruity palate with mineral nuances and a velvety texture

Red 14.5

Domaine de la Rochelierre, Fitou Tradition 2023 75cl £20.30

A rich and spicy blend, brimming with dark berried fruit and herbal notes of the garrigue, spice and black tapenade adding elegant complexity

Red 14.5

Domaine de la Rochelierre, Fitou Tradition 2020 75cl £20.30

A rich and spicy blend, brimming with dark berried fruit and herbal notes of the garrigue, spice and black tapenade adding elegant complexity

White 13

Caves Fonjoya, Big Buzz, Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, Grenache Blanc 2025 75cl £14.26

A refreshing and textured Grenache Blanc, with citrus flavours layered with aromatic herbal notes of thyme, rosemary and a hint of spice on the finish

Red 14.5

Bergerie du Capucin, Dame Jeanne Rouge, Pic Saint Loup 2019 75cl £24.98

A fresh and velvety wine with complex notes of blackberry, Morello cherry and poached red pear complemented by cinnamon, pepper and balsamic nuances, savoury and mineral on the finish

Red 14

Caves Fonjoya, Big Buzz, Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, Grenache Noir 2025 75cl £14.53

A smooth and fruity red wine, fresh and juicy with wild red fruits, blueberry and a touch of pepper

Red 15

Domaine de Cigalus Cigalus Rouge, Gerard Bertrand, Aude Hauterive 2020 75cl £30.60

This intense, complex wine shows delicious flavours of black plum , chocolate and coffee and a hint of anise with a velvety mouthfeel, smooth and warm

Orange 12

Villa Noria, Amfora, Orange Wine, Coteaux de Bessilles 2025 75cl £22.92

An aromatic orange wine with delicate floral notes of rose, quince and apple The palate is fresh yet rich and harmonious finishing with on a salty note

White 13

Quinta da Romaneira, Douro, Reserva White 2024 75cl £29.64

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

Red 14

Quinta da Romaneira, Douro, Tres Parcelas, Touriga Nacional 2021 75cl £45.17

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

Red 13.5

Quinta da Romaneira, Douro, Sino 2023 75cl £23.18

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 13.5

Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards, Swartland, Shiraz 2024 75cl £15.43

A seductively perfumed Shiraz, with aromas of red berries, violets, herbal notes and white pepper through to a fresh and energetic palate with a striking purity of fruit