Côtes du Rhône, Rebecca's fantastic five
Food and Wine
Côtes du Rhône is one of those wines that tends to sort itself out. It has a natural balance of fruit, spice and warmth that makes it easy to place...
Wickhams will hit a festival, fair, or market near you
Features
It’s difficult to keep track of Dan Farrell-Wright, the behatted peripatetic founder of Wickhams Wine Merchant. Dan is a human dynamo, a well-lubricated...
Grape varieties of the Languedoc-Roussillon
Quick Guide
While some regions like Burgundy specialise in a tiny number of grape varieties, the vineyards of Languedoc-Roussillon have a whole cocktail of different...
Wine and health, moderation is key
Lifestyle & Opinion
In this article I will consider the link between wine and health. I will share some health facts about wine that devotees of the Neo-Prohibitionists...
The Strange Case of Pinot Gris Grigio
Quick Guide
From supermarket staple to serious foodie wines, Pinot Gris / Grigio has a split personality that offers endless tasting experiences. One of the things I...
Why Does Champagne Fizz?
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...
The best dessert wines to try this Christmas
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...
Appellations of Languedoc, a Quick Guide
Quick Guide
If you want delicious wine without spending a lot of money, there’s one place that never fails: the Languedoc. This vast region of Southern...
6 early ripening grapes you need to try
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...