Try January, a Wine Journey of Discovery
Lifestyle & Opinion
Who came up with the idea of New Year Resolutions? Undoubtedly a puritanical killjoy. As January begins I'm doing try January, not dry January. The...
Lifestyle & Opinion
Who came up with the idea of New Year Resolutions? Undoubtedly a puritanical killjoy. As January begins I'm doing try January, not dry January. The...
Lifestyle & Opinion
Are you doing dry January? The French Paradox may change your mind. Congratulations to you if you're starting the month with the best intentions....
Quick Guide
In its most prosaic, scientific form, the bubbles in Champagne are simply CO2 – Carbon Dioxide. It’s the same gas that creates bubbles in...
Quick Guide
How do you pair wine for Christmas day? Whether you’re serving traditional turkey or going with something different, let Wickhams guide you to the...
Quick Guide
"I don’t like Chardonnay". It’s a sentiment I hear expressed often. What a shame that some dismiss this gem after drinking a bad glass some...
Lifestyle & Opinion
Are there really red wines you can chill? As a simple rule of thumb, yes. Read on to discover my top five red wines to serve chilled. But I've always...
News
The duty on a bottle of wine is changing on 1st August 2023. This will increase the price of wine on the shelves of retailers. What's the duty on a...
News
On Friday 7 July 2023 the team from Sandridge Barton, the new home of Sharpham wine, joined a gathering of English winemakers for lunch at The Drapers...
Quick Guide
Picpoul de Pinet, Picpoul or Piquepoul, what's the difference? It's pretty simple. Picpoul de Pinet is an appellation in the south of France. Picpoul, or...