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Stephen Barrett

Stephen Barrett

Stephen Barrett (1946-2024) was a seasoned freelance wine professional and great raconteur. He wrote regularly for the Wickhams Wine Blog and was published in many national titles. He was a great entertainer who will be sadly missed.

Bacchus Wine, the God, and the Grape

Bacchus Wine, the God, and the Grape

Stephen Barrett

Stephen Barrett June 25th, 2024 5 minute read

Quick Guide

Join me as I explore the burgeoning reputation of bacchus wine. A fascinating young grape variety amongst English wine enthusiasts. A variety named after...

Food and Wine for Easter, My Top Picks

Food and Wine for Easter, My Top Picks

Stephen Barrett

Stephen Barrett March 16th, 2024 7 minute read

Lifestyle & Opinion

Choosing wine for Easter doesn’t need to be complicated, but it’s worth giving it a bit of thought. It’s usually a familiar kind of meal....

A Guide to Pinot Noir Wine

A Guide to Pinot Noir Wine

Stephen Barrett

Stephen Barrett May 28th, 2023 10 minute read

Quick Guide

It’s a probable nailed-on fact that most wine drinkers remember their first taste of a Pinot Noir wine.It's a taste which starts a journey. A journey...

A Celebration of Rioja, 4 Top Picks

A Celebration of Rioja, 4 Top Picks

Stephen Barrett

Stephen Barrett April 12th, 2023 3 minute read

Lifestyle & Opinion

With Rioja being a perfect partner to any celebration, I thought I would revisit this extraordinary wine region with a few words of history and certainly...

Beaujolais Wines Worth Opening

Celebrate Beaujolais Wines Worth Opening

Stephen Barrett

Stephen Barrett November 5th, 2022 4 minute read

Lifestyle & Opinion

Beaujolais, just north of Lyon, is famed for its juicy, fruit-forward style and has long been a favourite with wine drinkers the world over. Here are four...

Award winning wine, 3 top choices

Award winning wine, 3 top choices

Stephen Barrett

Stephen Barrett August 27th, 2022 3 minute read

Lifestyle & Opinion

When buying wines it’s always good to have some sort of recommendation. Award winning wine, word of mouth, or a wine blog are great ways to get...

Sandridge Barton, The New Home for Sharpham Wine

Sandridge Barton, The New Home for Sharpham Wine

Stephen Barrett

Stephen Barrett May 28th, 2022 3 minute read

News

Sandridge Barton sits on the banks of the River Dart close to Stoke Gabriel. A few miles downstream is Sharpham House, site of a pioneering English vineyard....

Huxbear Vineyard, Sustainable Viticulture in Devon

Huxbear Vineyard, Sustainable Viticulture in Devon

Stephen Barrett

Stephen Barrett April 30th, 2022 6 minute read

Lifestyle & Opinion

With the recent proliferation of vineyards and wineries in the UK it has become rather difficult for me to fit them all in. But I will go the extra mile...