I'm Helena Nicklin; 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 my belt, I specialise in communicating with exploring consumers through TV and radio appearances, live events, written articles for various titles and engaging video content. I write 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, Delicious Magazine and Luxury Lifestyle Magazine. 

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Most recently, I created the HelenaSips Wine Academy: a bite-sized, video wine course, free online magazine and newsletter and lots of extra benefits to wine course members, such as discounts on excellent wine gadget, hotel stays and products. 

 

You can see me action in my returning, global, drinks and food travel series, 'The Three Drinkers' on Amazon Prime, which I co-produced and co-presented. I am on social media @HelenaSips. 

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Here's how we can work together:

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Branded collaborations

I am open to paid collaborations with drinks and lifestyle brands over my social media platforms and podcast. 

Contact me for more details and a media kit. 

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Editorial

I am a regular contributor to both The Daily Mail and The Sun newspapers, BA High Life Magazine, Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, thethreedrinkers.com and flockandhive.com. I also have growing following on social media @HelenaSips. I also write sporadically for other titles such as Luxurious Magazine, Savile Row Style, The Daily Star, Luxe Bible, Decanter, Club Oenologique, The Guardian, City A.M., Talented Ladies Club, Stylist and Princess Yachts Magazine. Contact me if you would like me to consider trying your product with an eye to featuring it.

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Events

As a wine and spirits communicator with a heavy consumer focus, I can run tastings of any size, from small private gatherings to larger festivals. Contact me to discuss your event. 

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Consultancy

I am is available for comments on drinks trends and the industry in general as well as help with wine lists and menu matching ideas. Contact me to discuss your needs. 

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Awards & Accolades

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• Top 100 Most Influential People in Drinks 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022

• 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 

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