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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

On the HelenaSips pod this week, it's Laurence Lewellyn-Bowen: www.helenasips.com/p/a-drink-wi... We chat gin, growing up and willies in art as well as his new upcoming Drawn to Adorn tour. @llewelynbowen #art #helenasips

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A Drink With... Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

On ditching the 'orange celebrity' to rediscover the paintbrush...

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Are you familiar with the Assyrtiko grape? Here's your one minute wine ace guide! www.helenasips.com/p/assyrtiko-... #OMWA #wine #winelover

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Assyrtiko: Among Ancient Ruins

One Minute Wine Ace Grape Guide

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

For some inpiration on how to balance life pleasure's with the discipline of you career, have a listen to my chat on the Helenasips Podcast with Dame Jess Ennis-Hill as we tase her brand new rosé wine. Yes, wine! www.helenasips.com/p/a-drink-wi...

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A Drink With... Jess Ennis-Hill

Legendary athelete and now, wine founder!

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

New Podcast Episode! 📢 Have you ever wanted to start a new business at 50? Has perfumery ever called you? 👃 🌸 I speak to the wonderful, accidentally rebellious artisan perfumer Sarah McCartney, founder of 4160 Tuesdays on The HelenaSips Podcast this week: www.helenasips.com/p/a-drink-wi...

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A Drink With... Sarah McCartney

Listen now | Artisan perfumer at 4160 Tuesdays

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

I had a drink and a chat with legendary actor, winemaker and all round good human, Sam Neill. here's the episode on The HelenaSips Podcast: www.helenasips.com/p/a-drink-wi... @samneillarchive.bsky.social @twopaddocks.bsky.social

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A Drink With... Sam Neill

Actor, winemaker and all-round good human

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DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.net · 28/04/2026

Sam Neill has announced he is cancer free after 5 years of battling blood cancer. “It’s time I did another movie.”

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Did you know that actress Emma Watson co-founded a gorgeous Gin brand that's made with Chablis wine? I speak to her her brother and co-founder Alex Watson about family life in France, rituals for joy and the French concept of the Art of Living: www.helenasips.com/p/a-drink-wi... #HelenaSipsPodcast

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A Drink With... Alex Watson

Meet the co-founder of a unique Gin made from Chablis!

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Ever wanted to find out what makes successful, creatives minds tick? Check out my new venture: The HelenaSips podcast! www.helenasips.com/p/a-drink-wi...

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Ever wanted to find out what makes successful, creatives minds tick? Check out my new venture: The HelenaSips podcast!

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

NEWS! I'm delighted to annouce that The HelenaSips Podcast is now live! NOT just another drinks podcast, this is series of intimate conversations with successful creatives over a drink, around the sensory rituals that make them tick. LISTEN NOW! www.helenasips.com/s/the-helena...

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Why does booze hit so much harder in midlife, especially for women? Here's what experts have told me: www.helenasips.com/p/why-booze-... #wine #midlife #perimenopause

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Why booze hits harder in midlife

Crucial information for female drinkers in their 40's

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

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

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Posh Chocolate & Wine Pairings

My favourite combinations to try

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

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

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Beyond Dry January

More sober sips to try...

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

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

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Beyond Dry January

More sober sips to try...

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

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

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Beyond Dry January

More sober sips to try...

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

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

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Get to know Scotch Whisky

Here are six classic styles to try

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

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

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Get to know Scotch Whisky

Here are six classic styles to try

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

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

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Get to know Scotch Whisky

Here are six classic styles to try

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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

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Get to know Scotch Whisky

Here are six classic styles to try

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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? 💚

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What are FUNCTIONAL drinks?

Try these booze-free drinks with a buzz...

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Is your body craving something wholesome after all the indulgence? Try making yourself a Golden Milk: www.helenasips.com/p/need-somet... #newyear #happynewyear

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Need Something Wholesome? Try Golden Milk

The recipe, the ritual, the history…

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Did you know, the English essentially invented Champagne... Here's the real story: www.helenasips.com/p/how-the-en... #champagne #sparklingwine #newyear

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How the English 'invented' Champagne

The real story (and some wines to try)

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

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

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How the English 'invented' Champagne

The real story (and some wines to try)

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

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

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The Bite-Sized Video Wine Course

5 hours of easily digestible videos, all 5 mins or less!

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

New post on my website! Get to know #Syrah: brooding thespian of wine grapes www.helenasips.com/p/get-to-kno...

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Get to know Syrah (aka Shiraz)

The brooding thespian of wine grapes...

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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

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It's BORDEAUX Wine Month!

Here's how to get involved...

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

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It's BORDEAUX Wine Month!

Here's how to get involved...

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

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

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The Ultimate Paella Recipe + Wine

Celebrate with friends this World Paella Day!

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

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

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The Ultimate Paella Recipe + Wine

Celebrate with friends this World Paella Day!

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Ever wondered what ‘natural wine’ actually means? Here’s the lowdown: www.helenasips.com/p/what-is-na... #wine #winelover

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What is ‘Natural’ Wine?

A little learny for a post bank holiday wine fix.

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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

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Understanding Bordeaux Reds

And why they are 'The Beatles' of wine...

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

It's Bordeaux wine month! If you've ever been curious to try everything the region has to offer, from red blends to pink, white, sparkling and sweet, now is the time. Find your nearest wine retailer here: www.helenasips.com/p/its-bordea... #bordeaux #bordeauxwinemonth @bordeauxwines

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It's BORDEAUX Wine Month!

Here's how to get involved...

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

TWO features in Delicious Magazine this month (Sept issue) A #SauvigonBlanc Sips Safari and an interview with Ms Jo Malone CBE. Out now!

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Ever wondered what ‘natural wine’ actually means? Here’s the lowdown: www.helenasips.com/p/what-is-na... #wine #winelover

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What is ‘Natural’ Wine?

A little learny for a post bank holiday wine fix.

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Want some pink this weekend? Here's my Great Rosé Roundup, with recommendations from Provence nad beyond from £5 to £95! www.helenasips.com/p/the-great-...

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The Great Rosé Roundup!

A Global Rosé Sips Safari for the Bank Holiday Weekend

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Who's feeling their inner viking? Mead - the honey wine - is back in fashion. Read all about it here: www.helenasips.com/p/what-is-mead #mead

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What is Mead?

And why is it suddenly having a resurgence?!

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Who's feeling their inner viking? Mead - the honey wine - is back in fashion. Read all about it here: www.helenasips.com/p/what-is-mead #mead

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What is Mead?

And why is it suddenly having a resurgence?!

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

The drink Mead is having a renaissance. Here's a bit more about it including some need to know terminology. www.helenasips.com/p/what-is-mead #mead #modernmead

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What is Mead?

And why is it suddenly having a resurgence?!

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Planning a gathering this weekend? Here are my top wine picks from Aldi, all under £9 🍷 www.helenasips.com/p/top-aldi-w...

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Top Aldi Wines Under £9

Something for the weekend...

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Want to know the real story of where the first grapevine came from? It involves wild bulls and lots of crying... www.helenasips.com/p/bacchus-an... #bacchus

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Bacchus and the first grapevine

The man, the myth, the legend...

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

This year's Gig in the Garden charity event with James Blunt, Jack Savoretti and Danny Jones was pure joy! I helped find the wines and brought along some island friends. Here's what we tasted: www.helenasips.com/p/gig-in-the... #gitg #giginthegarden

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Gig in the Garden: The Drinks!

Here's what we're tasting this weekend chez Chris Evans...

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Helena Nicklin @helenasips.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

ABSINTHE is back in fashion. But what is it? 🧚 And does it really make you hallucinate ? Here's my beginner's guide:

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What is Absinthe?

A Scandalous Past and Exciting Future

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