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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

Lismore Estate Vineyards, Walker Bay, Chenin Blanc 2022 75cl £35.33

An understated and classy Chenin Blanc showing beautiful balance Delicate aromas of orange blossom and jasmine prelude the taut and linear palate through to a racy finish

Red 14

Doddie's 5, Wellington, Red Blend 2023 75cl £24.96

White 13

Ernst Gouws and Co, Stellenbosch, Chenin Blanc 2023 75cl £13.97

A refreshing unoaked Chenin Blanc displaying flavours of citrus and green apple with a vibrantly crisp finish

Red 14

Brookdale Estate, Mason Road, Paarl, Syrah 2024 75cl £17.63

Silky and smooth with rich red fruits entwined with notes of mulberry, olive tapenade and floral hints together with blood orange freshness and wonderful balance

White 13.5

Brookdale Estate, Paarl, Sixteen Field Blend 2024 75cl £32.56

A kaleidoscopic burst of lifted floral notes, fresh green apple, white pear and wet stone minerality The juicy stone fruit flavours are balanced by a zesty freshness

White 13

Brookdale Estate, Mason Road, Paarl, Chenin Blanc 2025 75cl £17.63

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

White 11.5

Wild Garden, Western Cape, Chenin Blanc 2025 75cl £9.82

Rounded flavours of ripe pineapple and mango with a refreshing fruity finish

White 11.5

Hazy View, Western Cape, Chenin Blanc 2025 75cl £10.03

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

Red 14.8

Freemark Abbey, Sycamore Vineyard, Rutherford, Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl £234.37

Intensely aromatic with dark fruits and cherry jam layered with toast, cocoa and baking spice Powerful and richly textured with tobacco and briary notes lengthening the complex finish

Red 14.5

Freemark Abbey, Sycamore Vineyard, Rutherford, Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 75cl £234.37

Red 14.8

Freemark Abbey, Bosche Vineyard, Rutherford, Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl £234.37

Rich and concentrated, offering expressive notes of ripe blackberry and cassis with nuances of oak spice and cocoa, through to a long, complex and deliciously mineral finish

Red 14.5

Freemark Abbey, Bosche Vineyard, Rutherford, Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 75cl £234.37

Red 14.5

Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl £81.35

A quintessentially classic Cabernet Sauvignon, with complex aromas of black cherry, blueberry, dark chocolate and a touch of cedar Round and richly textured with a long, opulent finish

Red 14.5

La Crema, Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir 2023 75cl £37.86

An elegant and supple Pinot Noir with aromatic notes of violet, raspberry and cedar underpinned by a delicious savoury, earthy character

Red 13.5

La Crema, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir 2023 75cl £36.07

Red 13.5

La Crema, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir 2023 75cl £36.07

A velvety smooth Pinot Noir, with notes of wild red cherry, plum and blackberry layered with a subtle touch of tea Lovely integrated tannins frame the palate full of boysenberry, with layers of espresso and spice