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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 ...

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 ...

Le Beaujolais Est Arrivé!(Post)

Beaujolais Nouveau Day, 17 November 2022  Every year, Beaujolais Nouveau Day celebrates the release of France’s most popular vin de primeur (early wine). A light and fruity red made from Ga ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Celebration of Beaujolais(Post)

In the northern hemisphere autumn brings the harvest of grapes, the elaboration of wine and the natural ‘closing down’ of the grape vine until awaking from its slumber the following springtime.

A Celebration of Rioja, 4 Top Picks(Post)

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 a few recommendations.  ...

Burns Night, Red Wine and Haggis(Post)

While the primary goal of my MidWeek Wines website (recommending entry point offerings) is self-evident, it does have a secondary strand. By also featuring “Friday Treat” and “Sunday Best” o ...

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 ...

Chardonnay, A Journey to Global Dominance(Post)

Chardonnay grapes growing in Chablis “I don’t like Chardonnay”. It’s a sentiment I hear expressed often. What a shame that some dismiss this gem after drinking a bad glass some years ago. Over ...

Rediscover the Joy of Claret(Post)

What does Claret mean to you? Think of claret and what image comes to mind? Maybe it’s an image of a stuffy oak-panelled Edwardian dining room, with even stuffier people in evening dre ...