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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

Ca'Rugate, Campo Lavei, Valpolicella Superiore 2022 75cl £30.54

Savoury aromas of raisined red fruit tinged with chocolate and coffee, silky and full-flavoured

Red 14

Jimbro Origen Red 75cl £19.27 £21.67

JIMBRO Origen red is carefully crafted from indigenous grape varieties, this wine stands as a testament to its homeland, offering a sensory journey that celebrates the very heart of Spanish viticulture. Savour the exquisite fusion of Brunal, J Garcia, Rufete, and Malvasia, masterfully intertwined to create a symphony of flavours in this rich, deep red wine. With every sip, immerse yourself in the authentic essence that epitomises traditional Spanish winemaking.

White 14

Jimbro Origen Blanco 75cl £19.27 £21.67

JIMBRO Origen Blanco is a delightful blend mainly made from the Puesta en Cruz grape, a very exclusive grape grown on vines planted at the beginning of the 20th century after phylloxera destroyed all the vineyards in Arribes del Duero. Aroma - Fresh, clean, elegant, with fresh fruit. Palate - Elegant with fresh fruit. The tannins are well-integrated and silky.

Red 14.5

Diamond Collection Zinfandel 22 Coppola 75cl £16.61

White 12.5

Matias Riccitelli 'The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree', Uco Valley, Torrontes 2024 75cl £18.22

Notes of green apple complemented by floral roses and spicy mango, fresh and full of flavour

Red 14

Matias Riccitelli 'The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree', Lujan de Cuyo, Bonarda 2023 75cl £26.98

A complex, inky and intense wine with deep flavours of liquorice and dark fruits and finishing on a fresh, mineral note

White 12.5

Castello di Buttrio, Friuli Colli Orientali, Ribolla Gialla 2023 75cl £24.68

Vibrant and characteristically fresh, this Ribolla Gialla offers marked minerality complementing citrussy notes through to a stylish finish

Red 13

Castello di Buttrio, Friuli Colli Orientali, Refosco dal Peduncolo 2020 75cl £25.64

A richly fruited wine with succulent layers of spice and earthiness Vibrant and characterful, with mineral tones bringing the sensation of freshness

White 12

Grace Wine, Yamanashi, Koshu 2023 75cl £27.66

Sublimely crisp, floral and mineral in style with spice and pear together with sharp green apple and lovely saltiness on the finish

White 11.5

Grace Wine, Hishiyama Vineyard, Koshu 2023 75cl £29.12

Delightful notes of green pear and salinity combined with a delicate and mineral flavour and a long, steely and salivating finish, reminiscent of good white Graves

White 12

Grace Wine, Kayagatake, Koshu 2023 75cl £22.75

Lovely expression of fresh melon and nashi pear with hints of fennel and white pepper through to a bone dry, salty and mouthwatering finish

Red 14.5

Vina VIK, Stonevik, Millahue, Valle de Cachapoal 2023 75cl £180.70

A full-bodied blend imbued with a velvety texture and earthy notes of mushroom, graphite and herbal hints, layered with blackberry through to a long, intriguing finish

Red 14

Vina VIK, Omega, Millahue, Valle de Cachapoal, Carmenere 2022 75cl £29.63

This elegant and precise blend shows the amazing personality of the Carmenere with soft and velvety tannins, dynamic layers of ripe red fruits, vanilla and hints of spice and lovely finesse

Red 14.5

Tandem, 'Inmune', Navarra, Garnacha 2023 75cl £16.31

A high altitude wine displaying a powerful expression of terroir, with intense red fruit aromas enhanced by subtle chocolate and garrigue notes

White 13

Domaine Jean Goulley, Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2023 150cl £75.54

An intense mineral nose followed by layered vibrant fruit and a hint of oyster shell through to a long, textured and salty cleansing finish Classic saline Chablis

White 12

a bottle of cremant-de-Bourgogne from Maison Coquard

Cremant-de-Bourgogne Brut - Maison Coquard 75cl £18.01

Bring a touch of Burgundy sparkle to any occasion with Maison Coquard Cremant de Bourgogne.Crafted with passion by Christophe Coquard, this refined French sparkling wine offers delicate bubbles, subtle citrus, and white blossom aromas leading into flavours of crisp apple, pear, and a hint of brioche.Maison Coquard’s Crémant is a celebration in a bottle: elegant, lively, and endlessly versatile.Whether you’re raising a glass at a special gathering or just making everyday moments extra memorable, its pure fruit character and gentle mousse make it an instant favourite.