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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

Bodegas Nodus, 'El Renegado', Blanco 2024 75cl £11.81

Bright and aromatic aromas of white fruits and delicate floral notes lead to a refreshing and beautifully balanced palate, with a vibrant fruit character and a crisp finish

White 12.8

Javier Sanz, 'Rey Santo', Verdejo, Rueda 2024 75cl £13.78

Inviting floral and lime citrus character with flavours of passionfruit and tropical apricot, fresh and zesty

Red 14

Finca Bacara, Time Waits For No One, 'Stone Elephant', Jumilla 2022 75cl £16.40

A superb example of Monastrell, with its powerful and intense nose of ripe black fruits supported by subtle hints of oak spice and black pepper Balanced and warm with a lovely savoury note on the palate

Red 13.5

Neudorf, 'Home Block', Moutere Pinot Noir 2022 75cl £46.28

A gentle and graceful Pinot Noir showing vanilla, violets and pink peppercorns together with notes of pomegranate, blueberries and a soft earthiness

Red 13.5

Neudorf, 'Tom's Block', Nelson, Pinot Noir 2023 75cl £29.75

Notes of summer berries, warm spices and seductive leather interwoven with a lush and velvety texture

White 13.5

Neudorf, 'Tiritiri', Nelson, Chardonnay 2023 75cl £25.38

An inviting combination of summer stone fruits interwoven with minerality and beautifully layered vanilla, finishing on a refreshing note

White 13.5

Neudorf, 'Tiritiri', Nelson, Pinot Gris 2023 75cl £22.67

A classic Pinot Gris with notes of summer fruits with a hint of white pepper and a vibrant, deliciously clean finish

White 13

Simpsons Wine Estate, Kent, 'Derringstone', Pinot Meunier Blanc de Noir 2023 75cl £24.36

This unique, still, Pinot Meunier has a delicate rose gold hue and displays exquisite aromas of orchard pear, apple and floral hints combined with a deliciously creamy texture

White 13

Chateau Lestrille, 'La Petite Lestrille', Bordeaux Blanc NV 75cl £15.10

Refreshing, vibrant and zesty citrus notes along with a delicate floral character from the Sauvignon Blanc are balanced by creamy, honied tones from the Semillon in this deliciously crisp Bordeaux Blanc

Red 13

Chateau de Campuget, '1753' Syrah Sans Sulfites, 2024 75cl £16.61

This classy and intense wine shows a smoky, liquorice and plum character with a hint of dark chocolate and pepper

White 11

New Hall Wine Estate, Essex, Barons Lane White 2022 75cl £16.13

A dry, fruity and refreshing blend showing aromas of pear, grapefruit and lemon with notes of honeysuckle and English hedgerow through to a mouthwatering finish

Red 13.5

Sylvain Debord, Volnay Vieilles Vignes 2023 75cl £57.42

A silky and perfumed old vine Volnay, showing classic raspberry and violet tones, with refined tannins and a long, elegant finish

White 13.5

Wine bottle labelled 'Tom Benz' Pinot Blanc Oak Aged with a black cap and gold text on a white background

Mosel Oak Aged Pinot Blanc - Tom Benz 75cl £23.17

A great alternative for the more popular Riesling is Tom Benz Oak Aged Pinot Blanc. With notes of pear, apple, and a faint hint of vanilla, this wine enthrals with its rich layers of flavour and creamy texture. With grapes from meticulously maintained vineyards that reflect the distinctive Mosel terroir, this amazing oak-aged Pinot Blanc alludes to the painstaking attention to detail that goes into its creation.

White 12.5

Mosel Adventure Riesling Dry - Tom Benz 75cl £23.81

One dry white wine that is notable for its complexity and balance is the Adventure (Abenteuer) Riesling Dry. This wine, which comes from the finest vines on one hillside in Minheim, is a wonderful example of the Mosel terroir and Tom Benz's commitment to excellence.The Riesling grapes were produced in vineyards on the slopes of Günterslay, Burglay, and the Kapellchen vineyard; these vineyards are distinguished by their slate stone, gravel, and clay soils. The wine has a distinct taste and a strong minerality thanks to these soils.

Red 19.5

Quinta da Romaneira, Douro, 10 Year Old Tawny 75cl £33.62

A 10 year old aged tawny characterised by its nutty and caramelised fruit aromas, rich yet delicate and smooth on the palate

Red 19.5

Quinta da Romaneira, Douro, Colheita Tawny 2007 75cl £62.65

Spicy and raisiny notes together with toasted almond and some citrus combined with a velvety texture, delicate and refined