Helena Nicklin
Helena Nicklin is an award-winning wine and spirits writer, broadcaster, wine consultant, drinks influencer and judge for various international wine and spirits awards. With twenty five years in the drinks industry, a stint at drama school and the WSET Diploma under her belt, she specialises in communicating with exploring consumers through TV, podcast and radio appearances, live events, written articles for various titles and engaging video content.
She writes regularly for major news brands The Daily Mail and The Sun both in print and online as well as for lifestyle titles such as BA's High Life Magazine, Delicious, Decanter and Luxury Lifestyle Magazine and has her own online magazine at helenasips.com with a growing subscriber base. HelenaSips is also the hub for her bite-sized, video wine course.
You can see Helena in action in her three global, drinks and food travel series, 'The Three Drinkers' on Amazon Prime, which she co-produced and co-presented. She is also currently a wine expert guest on Alan Carr & Lee Peart's video podcast Bottoms Up!
Find Helena on social media @HelenaSips. ​
Work with Helena
Branded Collaborations
Helena is open to paid collaborations with drinks and lifestyle brands over her social media platforms and podcast. Contact her for more details and a media kit. ​
Editorial
Helena is a regular contributor to several consumer titles. Contact her if you would like me to consider trying your product with an eye to featuring it.​
Events
As a wine and spirits communicator with a heavy consumer focus, Helena can run tastings of any size, from small private gatherings to larger festivals. Contact her to discuss your event. ​
Consultancy
Helena is available for comments on drinks trends and the industry in general as well as help with curating events, wine lists and menu pairings. Contact me to discuss your needs. ​​
Awards & Accolades
​* Top 100 Most Influential People in Drinks 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022
* Shortlisted: IWSC Global Wine Communicator of the Year 2026
* Winner 'Best cultural contribution to the spirits industry 2025' - The Three Drinkers in Cognac
* Winner 'Best contribution to wine & spirits tourism 2022' - The Three Drinkers in Ireland
* Winner 'Best cultural contribution to the spirits industry 2022' - The Three Drinkers in Ireland
* Highly Commended 'Best contribution to wine & spirits tourism 2021' - The Three Drinkers do Scotch Whisky
* Top 10 Women to Watch in the Wine Industry 2019 ​
