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A Drink With... Vassos Alexander
Listen now | Helena talks to the broadcaster and super athlete...
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A Drink With... Joanne Harris
Listen now | Helena meets the author, storyteller, musican and synaesthete, Joanne Harris OBE.
Apr 2
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A Drink With... Cath Kidston
Listen now | Helena Nicklin meets the designer and entrepreneur Cath Kidston MBE
Apr 2
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TRAILER: The HelenaSips Podcast!
Welcome! Here's what to expect...
Apr 2
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Wine Wisdom
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Côtes du Rhône Wines: An Overview
You quick guide PLUS a Sips Safari
Apr 7
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Who Was La Veuve Clicquot?
Meet the first wine woman to smash the glass ceiling
Mar 8
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Sipping Sicily
Part 1: A Local Grapes Sips Safari
Mar 5
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Meet Grüner Veltliner
Spritely Goat Dude of Wine Grapes!
Feb 18
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Looking for a cosy red wine?
Meet the Godfather of Wine Grapes...
Feb 3
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Drinks Picks & Pairings
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Midweek, French Bistro Vibes 🇫🇷🍷
3 Fab Wines and a Simple Recipe…
Apr 8
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4 Stunning White Sips from Tesco
PLUS New Events + My Podcast!
Mar 31
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Special Weekend Wines 🍷
Plus new events & more Alan Carr shenanigans
Mar 13
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Posh Chocolate & Wine Pairings
My favourite combinations to try
Feb 13
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Drinks Wisdom
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Why booze hits harder in midlife
Crucial information for female drinkers in their 40's
Feb 26
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What is Chinese Baijiu?
Meet the world's best-selling spirit
Feb 10
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Burns Night: A Whisky-Soaked Ritual
Who, Why and a Cocktail to Try
Jan 22
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What on earth is a Wassail?
Meet the gloriously raucous ritual keeping cider country alive
Jan 12
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What are FUNCTIONAL drinks?
Try these booze-free drinks with a buzz...
Jan 6
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News & Events
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The HelenaSips Podcast is LIVE!
With 3 episodes to binge...
Apr 2
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Wine & Spirits Chocolate Pairings
At Cowes Fringe 2026!
Mar 30
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I'm Back with Alan Carr & Lee Peart
It's episode 15 and it's a corker!
Mar 12
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Bottles & Bites: Portuguese Pleasures
A Sips Safari around Portugal
Dec 12, 2025
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New Wine Event: Portuguese Pleasures!
A Masterclass in Portuguese Wine on the Isle of Wight
Nov 16, 2025
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Video Resources
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Where to Start with Wine?
The 4 Steps to Wine Knowledge Nirvana
Jan 10
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What to look for when tasting wine?
Taste like a detective!
Jan 6
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Start Speaking Wine Language
Here's how to start...
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How to Pair Food & Wine
6 Steps to get you there...
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White Grapes: Vermentino
Mama's Apple Pie
Jan 6
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White Grapes: Trebbiano
The Reliable Handyman
Jan 6
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White Grapes: Semillon
The Tennis Player
Jan 6
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White Grapes: Viognier
The Tropical Sun Goddess
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