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Cava on the Rise(Post)

Cava sales in the UK have seen a marked up-turn in recent years, with some retailers declaring a 50% year on year increase for 2020 & 2021. Speculation suggests this could be as households ...

My Top Three Summer Rosé Wines(Post)

Do you remember the heady days of the 1970’s? Some of you will, but for those not yet born or not yet imbibing wine, the phenomenon of rosé wine came upon us when the historic brand Mateus Rosé ...

Dry January, The French Paradox(Post)

Are you doing Dry January?  Congratulations to you if you're starting the month with the best intentions. Personally, I don’t subscribe to the idea, maybe because deep down I know I’m too ...

What to Pair with Christmas Dinner(Post)

What are you drinking on Christmas day? Whether you’re serving traditional turkey or going with something different, let Wickhams guide you to the perfect pairings.Canapés and AperitifsThe pop of a c ...

An interview with Olly Shaw, winemaker at Calancombe Estate(Post)

Calancombe Estate, part of the English Wine revolution England is becoming recognised around the world as a place that produces superb, distinctive wines. This is a remarkable transition from t ...

Why Does Champagne Fizz?(Post)

In its most prosaic, scientific form, the bubbles in Champagne are simply CO2 – Carbon Dioxide. It’s the same gas that creates bubbles in prosecco, beer and even coke – where the gas is injected as ...

Sauvignon Blanc, the World's Favourite Wine?(Post)

In volume alone, Sauvignon Blanc could probably lay claim to the title of the world’s favourite white wine variety. And it’s more popular than many realise, thanks to the fact that many Old World w ...

Picpoul de Pinet, Picpoul or Piquepoul?(Post)

What's the difference? It's pretty simple. Picpoul de Pinet is an appellation in the south of France. Picpoul, or Piquepoul, are synonynms for the grape variety. Read on to d ...

Sandridge Barton Wins WineGB Trophy(Post)

On Friday 7 July 2023 a collection of English winemakers gathered for lunch at The Drapers Hall in central London. The lunch was in celebration of the WineGB Awards 2023. The annual award ...

Gamay, The Disloyal Grape(Post)

Gamay is playful little grape, bursting with fun, and eager to please. It’s delicious when young and just a little moreish, often a glass begets a bottle. Little wonder then that there have been ...

Meet Ben and Lucy Hulland from Huxbear Vineyard(Post)

A Taste Of Devon - English Sparkling Wine Bottled For Your Delight The Huxbear vineyard is set in the lush, gently sloping hills near Chudleigh in Devon. Ben and Lucy Hulland who own and ...

Christmas Lunch Food & Wine Pairing(Post)

What are the best wines to pair with Christmas lunch? The answer to that question is always: the wine you like.  Wine should enhance a meal and bring enjoyment. There are, thou ...