HELENASIPS WINE ACADEMY
A Wine Course for Busy People - Learn in Just 5 Minutes a Day!
Get wine confident in a way that’s fun, fast and full of perks with industry expert Helena Nicklin in this beginner’s video wine course with a difference. Learn how to read a wine list, confidently pick the perfect bottle every time and drink less, but better – all with bite-sized videos designed to fit into any busy schedule.
Choose a one-off membership OR a monthly subscription for full access to this video course, featuring 90+ lessons – each just 5 minutes or less. Explore the key grapes, styles and regions, get up to the minute wine recommendations, food pairing tips, extra subscriber content and member’s only discounts on wine swag. Download our app and it's easier to learn on the go too!
It’s wine in your own place at your own pace – and all for the price of an entry level bottle of wine per month.
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Why Choose HelenaSips?
This isn’t your typical wine course – It's not just a text book in video form. Instead, it’s a highly visual collection of short lessons created with real wine drinkers like you in mind, answering the questions most asked over my 25 year career, teaching in an order that makes better sense and in a style that for once is actually memorable as well as entertaining and helps you learn quickly. Most importantly, it’ll tell you how to approach the gloriously complex world of wine with a simple, four step roadmap.
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BECOME WINE LIST CONFIDENT
90+ 5 MINUTE VIDEOS FOR BUSY LIVES
5+ HOURS OF FUN-FILLED LEARNING
MEMBERS ONLY WINE SWAG DISCOUNTS
TONNES OF FUN WINE FACTS TO WOW YOUR FRIENDS
45+ SUGGESTED 'SIPS SAFARIS'
HELENA'S PICKS FROM THE HIGH STREET & 100s OF ARTICLES
1 APP FOR ON THE GO LEARNING
1 WINE AISLE SWAGGER
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DISCOVER THE VINALOGY
The 'vinous analogy'
Playful. Memorable. Fresh.
A Vinalogy is a wine-based analogy that paints memorable pictures of the world's most famous grapes and wine styles. Helena explains more...
5 REASONS TO LEARN ABOUT WINE
1. Wine is Sexy: Wine is chemistry and geography, but also history, culture, travel, and art. Every bottle tells a story—sometimes lighthearted, sometimes epic.
2. Drink Smarter: You’re already drinking, so why not drink better? One good bottle beats two bad ones.
3. Social Edge: Master the wine list, impress the in-laws, and ace that tricky client meeting.
4. Elevate Moments: The right pairing is magic, sparking conversation and connection.
5. Wine Aisle Swagger: Confidence in the wine store never looked so good!
Helena's Handpicked Partners
Coravin
We really dig this piece of wine kit! The brilliant Coravin system is a no-brainer solution for when you want to explore a wide selection of wines without feeling the pressure to finish the bottles. Whether it's screw cap, natural cork or even a sparkling wine, Coravin’s unique design preserves open bottles for 4 weeks up to many years, depending on the model used. Perfect for those Sips Safaris!
Mouse & Grape
Things we love that go perfectly together: Sugar & Spice, Ant & Dec, Cheese & Wine. No messing. And while we don't know how you can hang out with Ant & Dec, we do know where you can get the finest, most luxurious cheese & wine hampers. That'll be the fabulous Mouse & Grape! We love them so much we've teamed up to give you a discount.
Partner in Wine
What do you get when you cross wine tasting with journaling? Winefulness! This gorgeous wine journal created by Lucy at Partner In Wine is a great home for your Sips Safari tasting notes and is packed full of helpful prompts and wine tips.
Academie du Vin Library
For those wanting a deeper dive into the most delicious places on earth, we’ve partnered with Académie du Vin Library to bring you a 25% discount on a selected range of gorgeous wine books, from Port, Sherry and wine of the Loire Valley to guides to tasting terroir in wine!
Drinky Tees
Are you ‘Chablis Chic’ or more of a Prosecco Princess? ‘Wear your drinks preferences with pride! Drinky Tees is a Teemil brand, producing sustainably made, natural, recyclable clothing and accessories, from tote bags and beanies to mugs and notebooks.
The Terrace Rooms and Wine
If you love indulgent weekends with stunning views, impeccable service, and exceptional wine, head to The Terrace in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. This boutique hotel and wine shop offers nightly tastings and a mouthwatering four-course breakfast. We LOVE it.
This is so, so good for people that love wine but have no interest in Hugh Johnson and the other boring books out there! I literally could watch it all day!
--A Plessis
I shared one of Helena’s vinalogies at dinner six months ago. My friends still refer to Cabernet as the rugby player!
–– Lottie Mosse
The visual approach really speaks to me. I even chuckle now when I'm in the wine aisle and remember what I need.
–– Annie Hawthorn
I figured, I'm doing it anyway (drinking wine), so why not just do it better?!
–– Daisy Schillaci