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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 13.5

Creation Wines, Cape South Coast, Pinot Noir 2021 75cl £27.31

An intensely fragrant and silky smooth Pinot Noir, where the melange of red berries and a whiff of wood spice are complemented by earthy mushroom

White 13.5

Creation Wines, Cape South Coast, Chardonnay 2021 75cl £24.34

A chic, cool-climate Chardonnay, with glorious layers of sun kissed pear and peach enhanced by fresh minerality and hints of spice Full of finesse and elegance

White 13

Paringa Estate, 'Estate Series', Mornington Peninsula, Pinot Gris 2024 75cl £23.03

This off-dry Pinot Gris has layer aromas of melon and pink grapefruit with some smoky hints, richly flavoured yet refreshing

Red 14.5

Lake Breeze, 'Bull Ant', Langhorne Creek, Shiraz 2022 75cl £17.17

A deeply coloured and cool climate style of Shiraz with vibrant flavours of blackberries enhanced by black pepper and a hint of fresh herbs on the finish

Red 14.5

Berton Vineyard 'Metal Label', South Eastern Australia, 'The Black' Shiraz 2022 75cl £14.57

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

Red 14.5

Berton Vineyard, Reserve, Barossa, Shiraz 2021 75cl £19.42

Rich, full bodied wine with ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit and hints of dark chocolate and mint

Red 14

Ippolito 1845 'Liber Pater', Ciro, Calabria 2023 75cl £16.45

A full-bodied, rich and velvety wine with complex aromas of wild berries, violet, spice and a soft note of oak from barrique ageing

Red 15

Orin Swift Palermo 2022 75cl | Great Wines Direct

Orin Swift Palermo 2022 75cl £48.36

Deep and alluring aromas of raspberry and ripe cherry are intermingled with accents of star anise, five spice and freshly steeped black tea The entry is smooth with a combination of cassis and blackberry with a satiating suppleness Ultra round and soft, the wine finishes with reverberating length

White 12

Domaine les Ormousseaux, Pouilly Fume 2021 75cl £39.38

Aromas of grapefruit, white blossom, and flint lead to a palate full of minerality and tension Crisp and long, with a touch of characteristic smokiness on the finish

Red 13.5

Andeluna '1300', Uco Valley, Malbec 2023 Magnum 150cl £32.93

Rich ripe black plummy fruit on the nose complemented by a generous and silky texture and more than a hint of sous bois and vanilla on the finish

White 12.5

Saint Clair, Pioneer Block 1 'Foundation Block', Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc 2023 75cl £23.53

This is an intense and aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with vibrant herbaceous and mineral flavours finishing on a note of peapod and grapefruit

Red 14

Jim Barry Wines The Armagh, Clare Valley, Shiraz 2021 75cl £286.25

Complex and intense notes of rich, dark fruit, spice and dark chocolate are enveloped by a velvety palate A wine of great power, length and poise

White 12.5

Bodegas Ondarre, 'Rivallana Blanco', Rioja 2023 75cl £11.53

Fresh notes of crystalline fruits, vibrant lemon and melon lead to a zesty finish

White 13.5

Benguela Cove Lighthouse Collection Sauvignon Blanc 75cl £11.98 £12.44

With all the unique characteristics that a cool climate wine offers, Benguela Cove Lighthouse Collection Sauvignon Blanc was designed to appeal to the palate while being more approachable and accessible in its youth. A lighthouse overlooking the vineyards, Bot River lagoon, and Atlantic Ocean was constructed at Benguela Cove as a tribute to the dangerous yet remarkable Walker Bay coast. Fruit-driven and fresh wines are produced from grapes that are harvested in the cool of the morning from hills that face the ocean to the north and south.

White 12

Champagne Palmer, Amazone de Palmer NV 75cl £166.09

An exceptional Champagne with sublime aromas of exotic fruits layered with cinnamon spice, dried fruit, candied zest, roasted hazelnuts and brioche Complex, rich and intense, with a remarkable freshness

Red 15

Sauska Cabernet Franc Siklos 2018 75cl £20.99

This is a fantastically classy Cabernet Franc, more than a little reminiscent of Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe It displays rich yet refined aromas of tobacco and oriental spices: cardamom, clove, and a touch of cinnamon Ripe red and black berries come through on the palate, balanced with wonderful freshness and incredibly silky tannins A truly fine wine