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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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Red 14.8

Mount Langi Ghiran, Grampians, Mast Shiraz 2019 75cl £50.65

Red 13.5

Mount Langi Ghiran, Grampians, Cliff Edge Shiraz 2023 75cl £23.48

A Shiraz of great intensity, purity and finesse with aromas of black and red berried fruits, vanilla, tar and baking spice through to a silky palate with a touch of mocha

Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, Chardonnay 2022 75cl £47.10

White 13.5

Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc 2025 75cl £67.45

13.5

Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, Pinot Noir 2022 75cl £55.61

White 13.5

Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, Te Koko 2023 75cl £126.43

White 13

Berton Vineyard Metal Label, Riverina, Viognier 2025 75cl £13.90

A fresh, creamy Viognier with aromas of nectarine and peach complemented by floral nuances of jasmine, orange blossom and a hint of ginger on the finish

Red 14.5

Berton Vineyard, Winemakers Reserve, Riverina, Durif 2022 75cl £14.92

Rich, ripe concentrated fruit bursting with varietal aromas of anise, mint and blackcurrant combined with hints of violets, spice and chocolate

Red 14

Berton Vineyard, Metal Label, South Eastern Australia, The Black Shiraz 2023 75cl £14.77

A fruit bomb of a wine bursting with Morello cherry fruit and minty blueberry and mocha aromas

White 13.5

Berton Vineyard, Metal Label, Chardonnay 2025 75cl £14.32

Lifted tropical fruit aromas, with hints of lime and grapefruit are complemented by subtle oak nuances Beautifully balanced with a creamy texture

White 11

Berton Vineyard Reserve, Riverina, Botrytis Semillon 2020 37.5cl £15.12

Luscious, honeyed flavours of peach and pineapple are well balanced by a refreshing, natural freshness

Red 14.5

Berton Vineyard, Reserve, Coonawarra, Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 75cl £19.62

Benchmark and elegant Coonawarra Cabernet with intense and generous black fruit aromas with hints of chocolate, eucalyptus and mint

Red 14.5

Berton Vineyard, Reserve, Coonawarra, Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 75cl £19.62

Benchmark and elegant Coonawarra Cabernet with intense and generous black fruit aromas with hints of chocolate, eucalyptus and mint

White 13.5

Berton Vineyard, Barossa, Reserve Chardonnay 2024 75cl £18.25

A richly flavoured wine with tropical stone fruits enhanced by hints of vanilla and orange zest with mineral notes from its cool climate origin

White 12

Berton Vineyard Foundstone, South Eastern Australia, Pinot Grigio 2025 75cl £11.60

Notes of green apple, pear and citrus fruit through to an off-dry fruity finish

Rose 12.5

Berton Vineyard Foundstone, South Eastern Australia, Rose 2025 75cl £11.87

A refreshing and full flavoured rose with notes of rosehips and strawberry fruit