Helena Nicklin

2 weeks ago | thesun.co.uk | Helena Nicklin

WITH the long Easter weekend upon us, you can enjoy a glass or two of wine, with some great deals in the supermarkets. Whether you prefer red, white, pink or fizz, wine expert Helena Nicklin picks her top Bank Holiday bargain bottles to enjoy in the days ahead – and all for around a fiver. Specially Selected Cairanne, £4.99 (was £8.99), Aldi: When on offer, this southern French red is unbeatable for a fiver. Full-bodied and fruity, think brooding, spicy bramble fruit notes.

3 weeks ago | thesun.ie | Helena Nicklin

THE annual Easter feast is almost upon us. But if you also fancy sinking a few bevvies over the spring holiday then pick your drinks pairing with care. Finding the right tipples to sip with seasonal treats such as chocolate eggs and hot cross buns can be tricky, as the wrong combo can leave both feeling flat. Luckily drinks expert Helena Nicklin is on hand to suggest some great glugs that will go brilliantly with all your favourite bank holiday treats.

3 weeks ago | thesun.co.uk | Helena Nicklin

THE annual Easter feast is almost upon us. But if you also fancy sinking a few bevvies over the spring holiday then pick your drinks pairing with care. Finding the right tipples to sip with seasonal treats such as chocolate eggs and hot cross buns can be tricky, as the wrong combo can leave both feeling flat. Luckily drinks expert Helena Nicklin is on hand to suggest some great glugs that will go brilliantly with all your favourite bank holiday treats.

1 month ago | thesun.co.uk | Helena Nicklin

CHOOSING the house wine isn’t only a cost-cutter when you are going out. You can save by selecting a bottle of maison vino at the supermarket, too. Just like restaurants and pubs, many stores have their own in-house tipples on the shelves that generally offer excellent value for money compared to a lot of the bigger names or brands. But with so many available, how do you know which are the great hidden gems worth throwing in your trolley?

1 month ago | dailymail.co.uk | Helena Nicklin

Like so many women who appreciate a fine glass of wine or a nicely mixed cocktail, I’ve spent years trying to make myself enjoy the alcohol-free versions of these drinks. But an evening on zero per cent anything can be a little . . . boring. Besides, too often these drinks are pale imitations of the real deal and packed with sugar to make up for the lack of booze. So no wonder I’m keen when I hear about a new breed of alcohol alternatives called GABA drinks which promise to change all that.