The Story of English Wine: A Timeline in 8 Bottles
Features
Thirty years ago, English wine was widely regarded as an interesting curiosity. Today, the United Kingdom stands as one of the most dynamic, fast-growing,...
Winedrops Review: Is the Wine Subscription App Worth the Fee?
Features
If you have been targeted by social media adverts for the Winedrops wine app, you have likely seen flashy "Daily Drops" offering luxury brands...
Crazy Experimental Wines: A New Rosé Arrives
News
The first time I tasted one of Chris Boiling's Crazy Experimental Wines was at Dartington Hall. Master of Wine Sarah Abbott had organised a...
Bordeaux En Primeur: How It Works, Pricing and Delivery
Quick Guide
If you are looking to understand how to buy bordeaux en primeur, the traditional campaign concept can feel a bit unusual at first. You are purchasing...
Spring Wine, Evolution, not Revolution
Lifestyle & Opinion
According to the weather station at Exeter Airport, it had rained every day for sixty days at the start of 2026. Which made the first clear Saturday the...
Primitivo: Puglia’s Big Red (and the Grape Behind Zinfandel)
Quick Guide
Primitivo is one of those grapes people often discover by accident. You order a southern Italian red, it arrives dark and generous, and you remember the name....
Valentine’s Day Wine: Three Romantic Bottles Worth Opening
Lifestyle & Opinion
Valentine’s Day has a habit of making people panic. Suddenly there’s pressure to book a table, buy flowers that will wilt by Monday, or to open a...
The Price of Wine: Why Prices Are Rising and What It Means for You
News
Why the price of wine keeps creeping up: UK duty changes, hidden taxes and why paying a little more often buys much better wine.
The Top Wines of the Year, Chosen by You
Features
At Wickhams, we taste plenty of wines — but nothing tells us more about what really works than what our customers actually buy. For 2025,...
Biodynamic Wines Explained: What They Are & Why They Taste Better
Quick Guide
Biodynamic wines can divide opinion. For some, they represent the most thoughtful, respectful way to grow grapes. For others, they sound suspiciously like...