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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

Sella and Mosca, 'Medeus', Cannonau di Sardegna 2023 75cl £16.14

Full of finesse and elegance, with intense aromas of ripe, red fruits and subtle balsamic notes Fresh and savoury, the fine tannins envelop the long, silky finish

White 14

Sella and Mosca, Riserva, Cannonau di Sardegna 2021 75cl £20.02

Full bodied and spicy, with refined aromas of blackcurrant and plum jam enhanced by violet overtones Warm yet beautifully balanced, with subtle toasted notes on the finish

Red 14.5

Bodegas Bhilar, Rioja Alavesa, Phincas 2020 75cl £30.55

An elegant and complex blend, with wild red berries, herbs and spicy nuances, leading to a carefully crafted palate of fine tannins, balance and understated oak

Red 13.5

Colterenzio St Daniel Pinot Nero Riserva DOC Alto Adige 2022 75cl £24.32

High altitude Pinot Noir, perfumed with cherries and damsons, overseen by a scented waft of cinnamon

Red 14

Vina Salceda XIII Lunas Tinto 2023 75cl £8.34

Rose 12.5

Navitas Winery, 'Mountcloud', Pieria, Grenache Rose 2023 75cl £23.38

A fresh, pale salmon-coloured rose offering notes of wild red strawberry and raspberry complemented by elegant brioche and mineral overtones

White 13.5

Navitas Winery, 'Terre de Zeus', Pieria, Assyrtiko 2022 75cl £24.43

A fresh, intense and beautifully textured Assyrtiko, with aromas of lemon blossom, tea and brioche together with flinty and botanical notes Deliciously mineral and long

White 12.5

Navitas Winery, 'Terre de Zeus', Pieria, Malagousia 2023 75cl £23.38

A refreshing, juicy and vibrant Malagousia with notes of peach, nectarine and a bright cirtrussy character, underpinned by delicious minerality and a saline finish

Red 15.5

Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino DOCG Collepiano 2020 75cl £37.98

Aroma: blackberry jam, pepper, clove and vanilla, balsamic notes with a hint of powder Taste: powerful yet elegant; bold tannins hint towards long ageing

Red 15

Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso 2022 75cl £16.85

Aroma: Small red woodland fruits, dark flowers and light herbaciousness enriched with a note of pepper Taste: Dry and fresh with enough softness to counterbalance the tannins

Red 13

Domaine Albert Morot, Beaune 1er Cru Les Teurons 2022 75cl £73.26

A velvety and succulent style of classic Burgundy with touches of game, layered, long and elegant

Red 13.5

Domaine Albert Morot, Beaune 1er Cru Les Bressandes 2022 75cl £73.26

A well structured and earthy red Burgundy with savoury strawberry and red cherry fruit finishing on a leafy note

Red 13

De Martino Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 75cl | Great Wines Direct

De Martino Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 75cl £10.74

White 12.5

Chateau de L'Estang, 'Lestang 1573', Sancerre 2021 75cl £42.68

A precise Sancerre with citrus notes underpinned by a subtle gun flint character, and a textured palate perfectly balanced by a remarkable freshness

Red 14.5

Mas Becha, 'Classique' Rouge, Cotes du Roussillon 2022 75cl £15.43

Expressive, up-front and full flavoured, showing ripe and chunky red fruits, blackcurrant and blueberry with spicy garrigue undertones

White 12.5

Lismore Estate Vineyards, Greyton, Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2022 75cl £53.08

Intense citrus aromas and classic soft fruits are layered with hazelnut and butter, richly textured with layers of toasty oak