Burying a manure-filled cow horn under a full moon might sound like witchcraft, but biodynamic winemaking is actually rooted in profound agricultural science.
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The Amber Revolution: Uncorking the Ancient History and Unique Texture of Orange Wine
Discover the Amber Revolution - white wines crafted with the ancient, skin-contact techniques of a red.
The Secret Life of Port: A Connoisseur's Guide to Exploring the Historic Styles of Ruby, Tawny & Vintage
Unlock the historic secrets of the Douro Valley. Your guide to the complex nuances of Ruby, Tawny & rare Vintage Port.
The Spittoon is Retired: Announcing the Hic! 2026 Wine Tasting Season for Unashamedly Premium Drinking
No exams, no spittoons. Just book a private courtyard table for a proper, unashamedly premium tasting experience.
Beyond Burgundy and Bordeaux: Why Washington and Oregon Wines Deserve Your Attention
Step beyond the classic European estates to explore the thrilling, world-class terroir of the American Pacific Northwest.
The Best of British Bubbles: Uncorking the Terroir and Triumph of English Sparkling Wine
Trade French prestige for British brilliance. Discover why artisanal English Sparkling Wine is the ultimate celebratory pour.
Last-Minute Luxury: 5 Elegant Wine Gifts That Don’t Require a Decanter
Forget the decanter and the cellar. Discover five exceptional, ready-to-pour luxury bottles engineered for instant holiday gratification.
Hic! Gift Giving Wine Guide
Whether you're buying a wine gift for that special birthday, anniversary, wedding, holiday, or as a simple, thank-you, we have a number of gift giving options here at Hic! to give you inspiration.
From how much to spend, to the recipients wine preferences, there are a few vital points to consider when finding the perfect wine gift. Should you buy a bottle, or two, or a case? Well, don't be discouraged! We are here to help. Our gift giving wine guide covers all aspects, whether your gift is for the holidays, a special anniversary, birthday, house-warming or just a simple "Thank You!"
Quintodecimo | One of Campania's Finest...
We are pleased to introduce a new range of Italian wines to our portfolio from Quintodecimo, a winery producing some of the finest wines in Campania today. The Campania wine region of southern Italy can be seen as the "shin" of Italy's boot, anchored by its capital, Naples. Dating...
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Celebrating 31 Days of German Riesling
What is it? Fans of German wine will already know that Riesling (pronounced reece-ling) makes some of the finest white wines on the planet. It is a noble grape variety that is grown in all of Germany's winemaking regions and it comes in a variety of different styles. What...
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RECENT BEANS Freshly Roasted Coffee Available at Hic!
Here at Hic! HQ we are thrilled to be able to offer our customers freshly roasted coffee to take-away (or drink in) from the team at Recent Beans in Castleford. Recent Beans are artisan coffee roasters based at the Queens Mill, Castleford in West Yorkshire. They believe (and we...
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Matetic Vineyards - The Modern Face of Chilean Wine
Hic! welcomes Matetic Vineyards back to UK shores once again. HISTORY Matetic vineyards embody the pioneering spirit and vision of modern Chilean winemaking. This biodynamic project was founded in 1999 by the Matetic family, originally Croatian settlers who arrived in Chilean Patagonia in 1892. Having established themselves as farmers...
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Experince Private Shopping this Christmas at Hic!
**UPDATE - DECEMBER SHOPPING DATES NOW AVAILABLE** We are presently living in unprecedented times and consequently the normality of shopping this Christmas will likely test the patience of us all! You might think October is too soon to be thinking about festivities; however, their are many in the industry...
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Wine-Searcher Retailer Awards 2020
We are proud to announce that Hic! has scooped a trio of medals at the Wine-Searcher Retailer Awards 2020. There are over 32,000 stores listed on Wine-Searcher's global database and their Retailer Awards strive to acknowledge the very best stores that have truly excellent wine lists. Each month, Wine-Searcher...
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Thank You For Supporting the Help 4 Hospitality Charity
I just wanted to take this opportunity and say a BIG THANK YOU to all our wonderful customers for their support over the past 3 months in helping us raise funds for the hospitality industry. The government-mandated closures on 21st March 2020 had a resounding effect on the industry, resulting...
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HELP 4 HOSPITALITY & THE DRINKS TRUST
As you will no doubt be aware, the impact that the counter measures taken by government to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus has had a dramatic effect on the UK economy. The imposed shutdown of the hospitality industry has had a resounding effect with a reported 200,000+...
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A COVID-19 STATEMENT FROM HIC!
~~~ UPDADTED 28th MARCH ~~~ Although the recent government announcement that 'off licences' are included on the list of essential business and could remain open, we have decided to keep our retail premises closed to the general public until further notice. It is the safest option and one which...
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Brash Higgins | World Class Minimal Intervention Wines
Brash Higgins is the alias of Brad Hickey, a Chicago native whose wanderlust took him around the world, developing a love of wine and food on the way. On returning to the United States he ended up in New York where following a stint as a food writer, he...
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LISMORE | An Estate Not To Forget.
Less than 2 weeks before Christmas 2019, Samantha O’Keefe, owner and winemaker at South Africa’s Lismore Estate, lost her winery and family-home to fire. Originally from Los Angeles, Samantha took the plunge and bought her farm outside Greyton in 2000 in what was then an untested wine region of...
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Bashall Spirits | Preserving & Celebrating Heritage
Based in the idyllic village of Bashall Eaves in Lancashire’s Ribble Valley, Bashall Spirits has created a contemporary range of craft gins inspired by family recipe books that date back to the 1700s. Using these treasured hand-written Victorian and Georgian transcripts the family have been able to gain an insight...
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