Helena Nicklin
@helenasips.bsky.social
Award-winning drinks writer, broadcaster, educator, wine consultant & international drinks awards judge.
Want to know how to pair wine with chocolate properly? Want some posh combinations to try? Here's your guide: www.helenasips.com/p/posh-choco... #valentines #valentinesday #chocolate #wine #winelover
Posh Chocolate & Wine Pairings
My favourite combinations to try
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February 13, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Want to know how to pair wine with chocolate properly? Want some posh combinations to try? Here's your guide: www.helenasips.com/p/posh-choco... #valentines #valentinesday #chocolate #wine #winelover
There's a new @lidlgb #wine tour out! Here are my top 10 to try and they're all under £10 🍷
Top 10 Wines from Lidl
All Under £10. February Wine Tour Edition
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February 6, 2026 at 5:47 PM
There's a new @lidlgb #wine tour out! Here are my top 10 to try and they're all under £10 🍷
Beyond Dry Jan… Want some more non-alcs to try? Here’s what I’ve been sipping recently: www.helenasips.com/p/beyond-dry... #nolo #noandlow #dryjan #dryjanuary #tryjanuary
Beyond Dry January
More sober sips to try...
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February 1, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Beyond Dry Jan… Want some more non-alcs to try? Here’s what I’ve been sipping recently: www.helenasips.com/p/beyond-dry... #nolo #noandlow #dryjan #dryjanuary #tryjanuary
Beyond Dry Jan… Want some more non-alcs to try? Here’s what I’ve been sipping recently: www.helenasips.com/p/beyond-dry... #nolo #noandlow #dryjan #dryjanuary #tryjanuary
Beyond Dry January
More sober sips to try...
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January 31, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Beyond Dry Jan… Want some more non-alcs to try? Here’s what I’ve been sipping recently: www.helenasips.com/p/beyond-dry... #nolo #noandlow #dryjan #dryjanuary #tryjanuary
Beyond Dry Jan… Want some more non-alcs to try? Here’s what I’ve been sipping recently: www.helenasips.com/p/beyond-dry... #nolo #noandlow #dryjan #dryjanuary #tryjanuary
Beyond Dry January
More sober sips to try...
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January 30, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Beyond Dry Jan… Want some more non-alcs to try? Here’s what I’ve been sipping recently: www.helenasips.com/p/beyond-dry... #nolo #noandlow #dryjan #dryjanuary #tryjanuary
Ever wondered why not all wines are vegan when they're made with grapes? Here's the answer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8pb... #wine #vegan #veganuary
Wine FAQ: Why aren't all wines vegan?
Wine expert Helena Nicklin explains this lesser known wine fact. Why AREN'T all wines vegan when they are made with grapes?
#wineFAQ #wine #winecourse #wineschool #helenanicklin #helenasips
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January 25, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Ever wondered why not all wines are vegan when they're made with grapes? Here's the answer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8pb... #wine #vegan #veganuary
Want to get into Scotch Whisky ahead of Burns Night tomorrow? Here are 6 great examples of the key styles to seek out: www.helenasips.com/p/get-to-kno... #Burnsnight #whisky #scotch
Get to know Scotch Whisky
Here are six classic styles to try
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January 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Want to get into Scotch Whisky ahead of Burns Night tomorrow? Here are 6 great examples of the key styles to seek out: www.helenasips.com/p/get-to-kno... #Burnsnight #whisky #scotch
Ever wondered why not all wines are vegan when they're made with grapes? Here's the answer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8pb... #wine #vegan #veganuary
Wine FAQ: Why aren't all wines vegan?
Wine expert Helena Nicklin explains this lesser known wine fact. Why AREN'T all wines vegan when they are made with grapes?
#wineFAQ #wine #winecourse #wineschool #helenanicklin #helenasips
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January 22, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Ever wondered why not all wines are vegan when they're made with grapes? Here's the answer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8pb... #wine #vegan #veganuary
Want to get into Scotch Whisky ahead of Burns Night? Here are 6 great examples of the key styles to seek out: www.helenasips.com/p/get-to-kno... #Burnsnight #whisky #scotch
Get to know Scotch Whisky
Here are six classic styles to try
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January 22, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Want to get into Scotch Whisky ahead of Burns Night? Here are 6 great examples of the key styles to seek out: www.helenasips.com/p/get-to-kno... #Burnsnight #whisky #scotch
Want to get into Scotch Whisky ahead of Burns Night? Here are 6 great examples of the key styles to seek out: www.helenasips.com/p/get-to-kno... #Burnsnight #whisky #scotch
Get to know Scotch Whisky
Here are six classic styles to try
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January 21, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Want to get into Scotch Whisky ahead of Burns Night? Here are 6 great examples of the key styles to seek out: www.helenasips.com/p/get-to-kno... #Burnsnight #whisky #scotch
I'm often asked which Scotch whiskies to start with in order to get to know the main styles. Here are 6 bottles offering great example of type ahead of Burns Night! www.helenasips.com/p/get-to-kno... #burnsnight
Get to know Scotch Whisky
Here are six classic styles to try
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January 20, 2026 at 5:25 PM
I'm often asked which Scotch whiskies to start with in order to get to know the main styles. Here are 6 bottles offering great example of type ahead of Burns Night! www.helenasips.com/p/get-to-kno... #burnsnight
What on earth is a wassail? Clue: It involves cider 🍎 www.helenasips.com/p/what-on-ea... #cider #wassail #helenasips #drinkswisdom
What on earth is a Wassail?
Meet the gloriously raucous ritual keeping cider country alive
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January 12, 2026 at 8:05 PM
What on earth is a wassail? Clue: It involves cider 🍎 www.helenasips.com/p/what-on-ea... #cider #wassail #helenasips #drinkswisdom
Now is a good time to talk about how excellent this new genre of 'functional' non-alcoholic drinks is. As well as beign booze free, they tend to be natural, have low to no sugar and boast other benefits too for your body and mind. What's not to love? 💚
What are FUNCTIONAL drinks?
Try these booze-free drinks with a buzz...
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January 6, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Now is a good time to talk about how excellent this new genre of 'functional' non-alcoholic drinks is. As well as beign booze free, they tend to be natural, have low to no sugar and boast other benefits too for your body and mind. What's not to love? 💚
Is your body craving something wholesome after all the indulgence? Try making yourself a Golden Milk: www.helenasips.com/p/need-somet... #newyear #happynewyear
Need Something Wholesome? Try Golden Milk
The recipe, the ritual, the history…
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January 2, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Is your body craving something wholesome after all the indulgence? Try making yourself a Golden Milk: www.helenasips.com/p/need-somet... #newyear #happynewyear
Did you know, the English essentially invented Champagne... Here's the real story: www.helenasips.com/p/how-the-en... #champagne #sparklingwine #newyear
How the English 'invented' Champagne
The real story (and some wines to try)
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December 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Did you know, the English essentially invented Champagne... Here's the real story: www.helenasips.com/p/how-the-en... #champagne #sparklingwine #newyear
As we gear up to pop some fizz to celebrate New Year, do you know the story of how the English basically invented #champagne? www.helenasips.com/p/how-the-en... #newyear #celebrate
How the English 'invented' Champagne
The real story (and some wines to try)
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December 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
As we gear up to pop some fizz to celebrate New Year, do you know the story of how the English basically invented #champagne? www.helenasips.com/p/how-the-en... #newyear #celebrate
Who likes wine? Here are my top 10 picks from @sainsburys.bsky.social www.helenasips.com/p/top-10-win... #wine #winelover
Top 10 Wines from Sainsbury's
My picks from this week's press tasting
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October 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Who likes wine? Here are my top 10 picks from @sainsburys.bsky.social www.helenasips.com/p/top-10-win... #wine #winelover
Want to know what's in my new, bite-sized video wine course? 🍷 Check out the lesson plan and have a free taster here: www.helenasips.com/p/new-video-... 🍷 #wine #winelover
The Bite-Sized Video Wine Course
5 hours of easily digestible videos, all 5 mins or less!
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September 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Want to know what's in my new, bite-sized video wine course? 🍷 Check out the lesson plan and have a free taster here: www.helenasips.com/p/new-video-... 🍷 #wine #winelover
New post on my website! Get to know #Syrah: brooding thespian of wine grapes www.helenasips.com/p/get-to-kno...
Get to know Syrah (aka Shiraz)
The brooding thespian of wine grapes...
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September 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
New post on my website! Get to know #Syrah: brooding thespian of wine grapes www.helenasips.com/p/get-to-kno...
Want to get to know Bordeaux wine better? September is Bordeaux Wine Month, where over 100 UK retailers are offering tastings and events. here's how to get involved: www.helenasips.com/p/its-bordea... #bordeauxwine #bordeauxwinemonth
It's BORDEAUX Wine Month!
Here's how to get involved...
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September 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Want to get to know Bordeaux wine better? September is Bordeaux Wine Month, where over 100 UK retailers are offering tastings and events. here's how to get involved: www.helenasips.com/p/its-bordea... #bordeauxwine #bordeauxwinemonth
Want to get to know Bordeaux wine better? September is Bordeaux Wine Month, where over 100 UK retailers are offering tastings and events. here's how to get involved: www.helenasips.com/p/its-bordea... #bordeauxwine #bordeauxwinemonth
It's BORDEAUX Wine Month!
Here's how to get involved...
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September 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Want to get to know Bordeaux wine better? September is Bordeaux Wine Month, where over 100 UK retailers are offering tastings and events. here's how to get involved: www.helenasips.com/p/its-bordea... #bordeauxwine #bordeauxwinemonth
Who fancies a cosy paella with family and friends this weekend? Here's an epic recipe with the right wine to go with it: www.helenasips.com/p/the-ultima... #paella #worldpaelladay #redwine
The Ultimate Paella Recipe + Wine
Celebrate with friends this World Paella Day!
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September 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Who fancies a cosy paella with family and friends this weekend? Here's an epic recipe with the right wine to go with it: www.helenasips.com/p/the-ultima... #paella #worldpaelladay #redwine
Who fancies a cosy paella with family and friends this weekend? Here's an epic recipe with the right wine to go with it: www.helenasips.com/p/the-ultima... #paella #worldpaelladay #redwine
The Ultimate Paella Recipe + Wine
Celebrate with friends this World Paella Day!
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September 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Who fancies a cosy paella with family and friends this weekend? Here's an epic recipe with the right wine to go with it: www.helenasips.com/p/the-ultima... #paella #worldpaelladay #redwine
Ever wondered what ‘natural wine’ actually means? Here’s the lowdown: www.helenasips.com/p/what-is-na... #wine #winelover
What is ‘Natural’ Wine?
A little learny for a post bank holiday wine fix.
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September 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Ever wondered what ‘natural wine’ actually means? Here’s the lowdown: www.helenasips.com/p/what-is-na... #wine #winelover
Bordeaux is the OG of posh wine regions but it's hard to get the head around! Here's an insider's guide to the famous red blends: www.helenasips.com/p/understand... #bordeaux #bordeauxwinemonth #bordeauxwine
Understanding Bordeaux Reds
And why they are 'The Beatles' of wine...
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September 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Bordeaux is the OG of posh wine regions but it's hard to get the head around! Here's an insider's guide to the famous red blends: www.helenasips.com/p/understand... #bordeaux #bordeauxwinemonth #bordeauxwine