Two Perfect Rioja Wines For Easter Lunch
Lifestyle & Opinion
Read on for two Rioja wines, perfectly suited to elevate your Easter feast. Easter heralds the start of spring. I'm a big fan, and find it a good excuse...
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...
Burns Night, Red Wine and Haggis
Lifestyle & Opinion
What should you drink on Burns Night? Whisky is the obvious choice, but why not consider a vinous alternative. While the primary goal of my MidWeek Wines...
The French Paradox, a guide to eating and drinking better
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....
One year sponsoring The English Wine Diaries podcast
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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,...
Why is the price of wine changing?
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...
Sandridge Barton Wins WineGB Trophy
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...
Picpoul de Pinet, Picpoul or Piquepoul?
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,...
A Guide to Pinot Noir Wine
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...