Rebecca Pitcairn

Rebecca is the founder of the online magazine The Southern Quarter with over 15 years experience editing magazines and websites. She specialises in writing about English wine and hosts the Wickhams sponsored, award-nominated podcast The English Wine Diaries.

The best dessert wines to try this Christmas

Rebecca Pitcairn December 3rd, 2024 6 minute read

Lifestyle & Opinion

What are the best dessert wines to try? Aside from mixing a port with lemonade on Christmas afternoon (please don’t judge me) I’m not sure...

6 red wines for winter you need in your glass

Rebecca Pitcairn November 21st, 2024 5 minute read

Lifestyle & Opinion

I don’t know about you, but now the days are shorter, and the air has taken on a cool crispness, I long for red wines for winter, something rich...

6 early ripening grapes you need to try

Rebecca Pitcairn September 25th, 2024 6 minute read

Lifestyle & Opinion

Early ripening grapes are particularly important in cool and continental climate regions like the UK and Alsace. If you live in England, you may have...

Raise a toast to Pinot Noir on 18th August

Rebecca Pitcairn August 15th, 2024 4 minute read

Lifestyle & Opinion

International Pinot Noir day falls on the 18th August each year. Rebecca Pitcairn is eager to raise a toast to her favourite grape with five wines that showcase...

One year sponsoring The English Wine Diaries podcast

Rebecca Pitcairn October 31st, 2023 3 minute read

News

At Wickhams we’re known for championing English wines. As well as showcasing a huge variety of wines from across the country on our website,...