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THE HELENASIPS WINE ACADEMY
Join wine expert Helena Nicklin for a wine course with a difference. Learn how to read a wine list, get that confident wine aisle swagger and start drinking less but better - even if you're short on time. Learn in less than 5 minutes a day.
Why choose HelenaSips?
HelenaSips Wine Academy is your go-to destination for approachable wine education, designed to fit into any busy lifestyle. Learn about wine in bite-sized chunks, explore the key grapes, blends and wine regions, get high-street recommendations, food pairing tips and membership perks and discounts.
This isn’t your typical wine course bogged down by technical jargon. Instead, it dives right into what you actually want to know — like the differences between Pinot and Cabernet, why Champagne costs more than Prosecco, and which grapes match which regions. Helena’s engaging style, honed over 25 years, uses stories and analogies to make wine approachable, fun, and memorable. With bite-sized videos under five minutes, it’s wine education you’ll actually enjoy—and remember!
Don't want to commit straight away? Want to try before you buy? Click here for a 14 day free taster.
BECOME WINE LIST CONFIDENT
90+ 5 MINUTE VIDEOS FOR BUSY LIVES
5+ HOURS OF FUN-FILLED LEARNING
MEMBERS ONLY WINE SWAG DISCOUNTS
REGULAR LIVE GROUP DROP-INs WITH HELENA
45+ SUGGESTED 'SIPS SAFARIS'
100s OF HELENA'S PICKS FROM THE HIGH STREET & ARTICLES
1 WINE AISLE SWAGGER
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DISCOVER THE VINALOGY
The world famous vinous analogy
Playful. Memorable. Fresh.
Helena as 'Pirouetting Penelope Pinot Noir'.
A Vinalogy is a wine-based analogy that paints memorable pictures of the world's most famous grapes and wine styles. Hear Helena explain 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!
REGULAR WINE CLINIC DROP-INs
The Live Sips Sessions
Live Wine Q&A with Helena: Got wine questions? Helena’s live group sessions are your chance to get answers. From wine pairing tips to advice on opening that special bottle, these sessions are tailored to your wine journey.
Expert Wine Advice in Real Time: Go beyond pre-recorded videos with live, interactive access to a world-class wine educator.
Unique Member Perk: No other online wine course offers this level of personal guidance and connection.
Build Your Wine Confidence: Learn how to choose, pair, and enjoy wine with confidence—whether at home or out shopping.
SPOILER: She doesn't know why you never see baby pigeons either.
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Helena's Picks
The Ultimate Seasonal Wine Guide
Helena’s Picks takes the guesswork out of wine shopping with a curated list of 12 must-try bottles every season. For winter, expect cozy reds for hearty stews, celebratory fizz for festive toasts, and creamy whites to enjoy by the fire.
Helena personally tastes hundreds of wines from supermarkets, high street shops, and online retailers to find the very best for every occasion. And here’s the twist: we don’t sell the wine—we simply guide you to the bottles worth buying. Join the Academy and let Helena’s expert picks transform how you shop, sip, and celebrate.
For winter, our launch case will showcase the cream of the crop, the Top Gun of UK wines, the best of the best. Future seasonal selections will also offer our members tailored picks by retailer. Whether you only buy from your preferred supermarket or you like to natter with the gang at Majestic, you’ll always have the right wine for your life—and your season. For now, let’s raise a glass to winter’s finest.
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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 its 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.
I shared one of Helena’s vinalogies at dinner the other night. My friends have never been so excited about wine!
–– Jane Dawsom
I’ve never had so much fun learning about anything. What’s even better? I now completely boss the wine list, every time.
–– Annie Hawthorn