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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

Domaine Georges Vernay, 'Blonde du Seigneur', Cote Rotie 2022 75cl £100.38

A powerful yet fine wine with dark chocolate and cocoa bean aromas developing black olive and meaty, savoury notes on the palate, long, silky and sustained

White 14

Domaine Georges Vernay, 'Les Terrasses de l'Empire', Condrieu 2023 75cl £90.52

Lovely ripe nectarine, peach and ginger aromas sustained by the full and creamy palate Pure and benchmark Viognier expression

Red 15

Domaine de la Solitude 'Cuvee Barberini', Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2022 75cl £56.27

A well textured, silky and full-bodied wine delivering traditional earthy and gamey flavours Concentrated and savoury yet elegant Chateauneuf

White 13

Antoine Olivier, Clos des Champs Carafe, Santenay 2022 75cl £39.88

A mineral and precise white Burgundy from a cooler site in Santenay showing a beautifully nervy and razorsharp character through to a long and salty finish

White 13

Akriotou, 'Erimitis' White, Sterea Ellada 2023 75cl £19.12

A rich and textured wine with delicate notes of peach, bergamot, lemon and pear complemented by buttery overtones through to a refreshing zesty finish

White 13

J de Villebois, Sancerre 'Silex' 2023 75cl £40.56

Striking, aromatic notes of flint, blackcurrant and lemon lead to a mineral-rich palate Beautifully balanced with a crisp, refreshing finish

Red 14

Quinta do Vallado, Douro, 'Vallado' Touriga Nacional 2021 75cl £30.92

Richly concentrated flavours of ripe red fruits are layered with balsamic notes of oak, along with hints of violet The palate is beautifully balanced with ripe, rounded tannins

White 12.5

Quinta do Vallado, Douro, 'Vallado Prima' Branco 2023 75cl £15.71

A dry and delicately scented Moscatel with subtle floral notes of roses and peppermint through to a refreshing finish

Red 20.5

Quinta do Vallado, Douro, Vintage Porto 2020 75cl £58.44

A richly fruited and highly concentrated Porto, brimming with layers of dark berries and dried fruits Full bodied with ripe, sweet tannins and an everlasting finish

Red 19.5

Quinta do Vallado, Douro, Tawny 20 Anos Porto NV 50cl £41.17

An extremely rich but beautifully balanced 20-Year-old Tawny Port, delivering dried fruits and nuances of cigar Fresh and unctuous, with a touch of liquorice through to a satin-smooth finish

Red 19.5

Quinta do Vallado, Duoro, Porto Tawny 10 Anos NV 50cl £26.02

Rich and velvety, with complex notes of dried fruit, praline, orange confit and nuances of tobacco through to a long, harmoniously balanced and complex finish

White 19

Quinta do Vallado, Douro, Porto Branco NV 75cl £20.70

An intense and concentrated Porto Branco, with delicate floral aromas and rich flavours of crystalised orange through to a long and delicate finish with balanced sweetness

White 13.5

Cape Point Vineyards, Cape Town Isliedh 2023 75cl £34.00

A rich, saline and beautifully textured blend with floral notes and ripe nectarine, pink grapefruit, fig and lemon curd leaping from the glass unveiling a harmonious blend Complex, with a classic, long-lasting mineral finish

White 13

Cape Point Vineyards, Cape Town, Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2023 75cl £23.70

A richly textured Sauvignon Blanc, with aromas of floral spice, cardamom and white pepper leading to generous notes of citrus fruits and a characteristic mineral finish

White 13

Cape Point Vineyards, Cape Town, Noordhoek, Sauvignon Blanc 2023 75cl £16.61

A refreshing coastal style, with white grapefruit and floral fynbos aromas, through to elegant layers of fruit, steely minerality and a long, vibrant finish

Red 13

Paul Jaboulet Aine, 'La Croix des Vignes', Saint-Joseph 2021 75cl £63.29

A smooth and generous Saint-Joseph with a complex bouquet revealing black fruit aromas complemented by delicate spicy, toasty notes