Festivities at Hic!
Libations We're Recommending This Month...
Champagne Veuve Fourny Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru Extra Brut NV
Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel 2019
Constantia Glen FIVE 2018
Hinch 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Irish Whiskey
Château Barrail du Blanc Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2016
Auntsfield Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi 2020
High West Campfire Whiskey
Domaine la Soumade Côtes du Rhône 2018
Montes Folly Syrah 2017
Château La Mascaronne Rosé 2020
Viña Arana Rioja Gran Reserva 2014
Domaine FL Savennières La Croix Picot 2018
Achaval Ferrer Malbec 2017
Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017
Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis 2019
Exciting New Arrivals at Hic!
A. van Wees Hemel op Aarde Christmas Liqueur
Domaine Georges Vernay Blonde du Seigneur Côte Rôtie 2016
Syndicate 58/6 Premium 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Château Laubade XO Bas Armagnac
Peter Lehmann Layers Red 2019
Cuilleron Condrieu La Petite Côte 2019
Lustau Los Arcos Dry Amontillado Sherry
Dictador 12 Year Old Colombian Rum Icon Reserve (Gift Boxed)
Valli Bannockburn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017
A. van Wees Advocaat
Romano Levi Grappa di Barolo - 70cl | 42% ABV
Château La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Côtes du Rhône Villages 2019
Domaine de L'Ostal Estibals Minervois 2018
La Rioja Alta S.A. 904 Rioja Gran Reserva 2011 | Magnum (150cl)
Cuilleron Syrah Les Vignes d'à Côté 2020
Antinori Tignanello 2018
Frassinelli Prosecco Superiore DOCG Rive di Santa Maria di Feletto Millesimato 2020
M de Minuty Rosé | Magnum (150cl)
Château Minuty Rose et Or | Jeroboam (300cl)
Château Minuty 281 Rosé | Jeroboam (300cl)
Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Boisrenard | Magnum (150cl)
Antinori Solaia Toscana IGT | Magnum (150cl)
San Leonardo | Magnum (150cl)
Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione | Magnum (150cl)
Fattoria Aldobrandesca Vie Cave Malbec | Magnum (150cl)
Domaine Michel Bouzereau Meursault Les Grand Charrons | Magnum (150cl)
BRIOTTET Triple Sec Curacao - 40% ABV
Domaine FL Savennières La Croix Picot 2018
Domaine Fiona Leroy Maranges Sur le Bois Rouge 2018
TIMOROUS BEASTIE Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - 70cl | 46.8% ABV
We All Love Rioja...
Viña Eguía Rioja Tempranillo 2019
Conde Valdemar Rioja Tempranillo 2019
Conde Valdemar Rioja Rosé 2019
C.V.N.E. Asúa Rioja Crianza 2017
Conde Valdemar Rioja Blanco 2019
El Coto Rioja Rosado 2020
Belezos 50/50 Rioja 2020
C.V.N.E. Rioja Maceración Carbónica 2018
Bodegas Zugober Belezos Rioja Crianza 2018
Bodegas Ondarre Rioja Reserva 2017
Bodegas Zugober Belezos Rioja Blanco 2019
Conde Valdemar Rioja Crianza 2016
Bodegas Ondarre Rioja Gran Reserva
C.V.N.E. Asúa Rioja Reserva 2013
Coto de Imaz Rioja Reserva 2016
Cantos de Valpiedra Rioja 2015
Bodegas Palacios Remondo La Montesa Rioja Crianza 2018
Viña Alberdi Rioja Reserva 2016
Bodegas Zugober Belezos Rioja Reserva 2015
Conde Valdemar Rioja Reserva 2011
C.V.N.E. Contino Rioja Reserva 2017
Conde Valdemar Rioja Blanco Finca Alto Cantabria 2019
Bodegas Palacios Remondo Plácet Valtomelloso 2020
Finca Allende Rioja Tinto 2013
Finca Allende Rioja Rosado 2016
Bodegas Pujanza Valdepoleo Rioja 2017
Coto de Imaz Rioja Gran Reserva 2014
Finca Valpiedra Rioja Reserva 2014
Valdemar Balcón de Pilatos Maturana 2016
The End To A Perfect Meal...
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Chardonnay Arthur 2017
The Domaine Drouhin Oregon Chardonnay Arthur is produced from 100% Dijon clones, grown on the Drouhin Family Estate in the Dundee Hills of Oregon. First planted in 1990, the low yields of these vines and their early ripening ability have been a perfect match for the climate and soils. Arthur, named for Véronique’s son, is a wine that captures the bright, crisp acidity and mineral character of the vineyard, balanced with richness and lovely length. To Véronique it is as if one brought together elements of a pure Chablis and an elegant Meursault.
Penfolds The Collection
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2017
Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2016
Penfolds Bin 138 Shiraz Grenache Mataro 2017
Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro 2017
Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Shiraz 2017
Penfolds Yattarna Bin 144 Chardonnay 2015
Penfolds Grange 2015
GAJA - Pioneers of Artisanal Italian Wine
The GAJA family has been growing vines and making wines for five generations and today they continue a tradition that started in 1859 in Piedmont.
Each generation nurtures the dreams and vision of the previous generation and builds and innovates for the next. The hugely charismatic family are respected worldwide and are driven to produce only the very best quality through an exacting attention to detail.
Angelo Gaja has single-handedly established Barbaresco as one of the great appellations of the world and the new generation led by Gaia is determined to continue the legacy.
The wines speak for themselves; Elegant, opulent and true to their origins.
Dyfi Award Winning Premium Craft Gin
Pronounced "Dovey" the Dyfi Distillery is a small, multi-award-winning premium Welsh gin producer that uses wild foraged botanicals from within the UNESCO Biosphere of Dyfi.
Pete Cameron is a hill farmer, forager, and beekeeper who moved to the area 35 years ago to study biology and botany. His brother, Danny Cameron, is a highly experienced wine and spirits professional, and a regular judge at the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards.
In 2017, the Dyfi Pollination Gin won the Best British Gin trophy at the Great British Food awards, and Dyfi Hibernation Gin was awarded Best New Gin by The Independent newspaper. In 2018, Dyfi Original Gin again took the Best British Gin trophy, making Dyfi the only distillery to win this award for a second time.
These are truly remarkable gins that quite rightly deserve the high praise and recognition they are now garnering...a must try!
Benromach Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Benromach is a traditional Speyside distillery owned by a family of whisky-lovers intent on making single malt the right way with true character.
They keep things simple. A handful of distillers relying entirely on their expertise and senses to make the finest handmade whisky; Speyside single malt matured exclusively in first-fill casks, with a subtly smoky character. It takes just four ingredients – barley, water, yeast and a human touch.
All casks are hand-filled, individually weighed, stencilled by hand and stowed in the traditional dunnage warehouses. Why? Because at Benromach they believe making whisky by hand guarantees genuine character.
Award winning single Speyside Malt Whisky...
The Pinnacle of Oatley's Winemaking...
The Pennant wines stand at the pinnacle of the Oatley family’s winemaking expression with just two varietals being produced: a Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Handmade, produced in very limited quantities and only from the best barrels of the most prized vineyard blocks before earning the Pennant label.
Just 6 barrels were produced of the 2016 Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon. Brooding and exuberant with dark fruits and complex, luxurious long finish. Blackcurrant characters, soft tannins and all round exceptional quality this is a red wine that will happily reward cellaring for another 15 years.
Fragrant. Layered dark berries. Long Smooth tannins. Elegant.
Biodynamics - Wine On A Spiritual Level
Biodynamic wine production is an approach to winemaking based upon the work of Austrian philosopher Rudolph Steiner. In addition to organic practices biodynamic farmers also consider the positioning and rhythmic influences of the sun, moon, planets and stars as guides for when to prune their vines, plant new vines or pick the fruit.
For winemakers the key principle of biodynamic wine production is totally logical. It makes no sense to extol the virtues on the geology of a vineyard, the unique aspects of its soil (its ‘terroir’) and what that imparts to the wine, if that soil is then totally transformed by a mixture of chemicals, herbicides and fertilisers. Healthy soil dictates healthy vines and experience has shown that biodynamic practices give rise to greater purity and precision in the resulting wines.
Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly Wines
For those who adopt a Vegetarian or Veganism lifestyle, choosing a bottle of wine as your preferred liquid refreshment may not be as straightforward as one would think.
Many would believe that a wine labelled as ‘organic’ or ‘biodynamic’ would be a good starting point, but this winemaking process has no bearing on whether the wine will be suitable for vegetarians or vegans. What is important is how the wine is treated or finished in the final stages of production and it is this which can create a potential moral hazard!
In order to aid the selection process we have put together a collection of wines that are marked as suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Discover more about our range of Vegetarian & Vegan Friendly Wines
Bespoke Corporate Gifting at Hic!
If you are looking for that perfect business gift, whether for a colleague or a special client, then we are happy to assist you in getting the right gift solution for your business. We offer a bespoke gifting service that is customised to meet your individual requirements and budget and ensures you get a thoughtful and personalised gift of the highest quality.
We have a wide range of Specialist Wines, Champagne & Spirits to suit all occasions and budgets. Many of our products can be found in the worlds best Hotels and on the lists of many Michelin starred restaurants.
We also have a range of gift packaging solutions which can be tailored to your specific needs. Whether its a single bottle gift carton or six bottle wooden gift box we are sure to have something to add that special finishing touch!
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Incredible service, sustainable packaging, fantastic range of wine. I could not rate this retailer more!
What a fantastic company to buy from fast delivery excellent service very well packed, and a hand written thank you card, will definitely recommend and use again
Keep up the good work
Thanks mick
The wine was absolutely delicious. Someone who was convinced he did not like Pinotage thoroughly enjoyed the wine. Big thank you to Andy and Michelle for their incredible service getting the 2018 wine delivered on time. Thanks once again for the extra bottle to drink to your health and excellent service. Thanks.
I only recently discovered Hic!, but it's obvious that they know what they're doing - one could order blindfolded and be guaranteed that the wines received would be good.
Got great wine, great customer service (contacted me for slight vintage change), fast delivery, what else could you want?
Bottle arrived promptly and well packed. Easy to use website. I have already used Hic again
Fast service, good price, excellent wine!
HIC team were extremely efficient, responsive and helpful. Brilliant service - would and have reccomended to a lot of close family and friends.
I bought 6 bottles of white wine from the Gerovassilou estate (Greece). The customer service is brilliant: quick response, great customer care, quick delivery. Very much appreciated.
The wine is a excellent value for money and with this excellent service I will definitely buy again!
Highly recommended! Thank you!
The Domaine de Triennes rosé is simply the best I have tasted. Absolutely delicious!
Fast and efficient service. I received my wine the very next day after placing my order. Couldn’t be happier!
An excellent wine provided at a competitive price by a leading on-line wine merchant. The case arrived on time and was well packed. I would certainly buy from Hic! again - very helpful staff also.
Great wine at a very reasonable price. So much better then the £10 ones.
Delivery was quick and the wine was well packaged. Very happy with the service.
