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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

Alois Lageder, Porer, Alto Adige, Pinot Grigio 2024 75cl £28.31

A rich yet lively Pinot Grigio with an aromatic bouquet of melon and peach complemented by delicate spice and refreshing mineral tones

White 12

Alois Lageder, Gaun, Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Chardonnay 2024 75cl £27.58

An elegant Chardonnay with delicate aromas of apricot, mango and buttery notes Lively and juicy on the medium-bodied palate with lovely tension and an opulent finish

White 11.5

Alois Lageder, Misto Mare, Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Trentino, 2025 75cl £19.58

Subtly aromatic, the palate is fresh and textured with notes of citrus and peach making it juicy and enticing

White 12

Alois Lageder, Terra Alpina, Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Trentino, Pinot Grigio 2025 75cl £18.16

A fruit-forward Pinot Grigio with notes of apple, peach and citrus, through to a crisp and vibrant palate with a fresh and mouth-watering finish

White 11

Alois Lageder, Riff, Venezie, Pinot Grigio 2025 75cl £14.14

Aromas of ripe pear, citrus zest, and white flowers lead to a palate of apple and peach flavours, refreshing on the finish

Red 15.5

Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio All'Oro Riserva 2016 75cl £169.69

Red 14.5

Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio All'Oro Riserva 2015 75cl £174.14

Red 14

Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio All'Oro Riserva 2013 75cl £136.38

Red 14.5

Banfi, Rosso di Montalcino, Poggio Alle Mura 2023 75cl £27.56

A complex and savoury red with a bouquet of ripe fruits combined with spicy notes of liquorice and tobacco, long and concentrated on the finish

Red 15.5

Banfi, Vigna Marrucheto, Brunello di Montalcino 2017 75cl £85.57

Red 14.5

Banfi, Brunello di Montalcino 2021 75cl £54.78

An intense and elegant Brunello with an intense bouquet of black fruits combined with roses, full and powerful yet full of finesse

Red 14.5

Banfi, Brunello di Montalcino 2020 75cl £51.10

An intense and elegant Brunello with an intense bouquet of black fruits combined with roses, full and powerful yet full of finesse

Red 13.5

Banfi, Toscana, Centine Rosso 2023 75cl £17.29

Fruity aromas of ripe fruits complemented by delicate spicy notes of cocoa and tobacco, full flavoured and soft on the palate

White 12.5

Banfi, Toscana, La Pettegola, Vermentino 2024 75cl £19.69

A fresh white wine with citrus and yellow peach notes combined with floral and sage flavours, crisp and refreshing

Red 12.7

Vinca, Organic Red 18.7cl £3.62

A soft, approachable red with juicy plum and cherry interwoven with subtle hints of black pepper and dried herbs

Rose 11

Vinca, Organic Pale Rose 18.7cl £3.52

With a delicate pale pink hue, this refreshing rose offers enticing aromas of ripe red plums and cherry Crisp, with luscious red fruit flavours and a subtle hint of spice