Wickhams

Wickhams, independent wine merchant with family wineries

Wickhams describes itself as an independent wine merchant working with artisan family wineries. Its selection is based on extensive tasting and careful choosing: they only list bottles they would be happy to drink themselves. They explicitly reject vast ranges, supermarket brands, and fashionable wines chosen without thought. The company states that it offers well-made wines, fairly priced for the work and care behind them, and straightforward advice when needed.

The approach focuses on wines from known producers, chosen for their character and a clear sense of provenance. The company sums it up in the idea of "wine from somewhere, not anywhere".

Wine selection and styles

The catalogue is organised by wine type, style, grape, country and classic regions. By type it includes reds, whites, sparkling and rosés. By style, it covers crisp and refreshing whites, fragrant and expressive whites, rich and textured whites, dry and crisp rosés, ripe and fruity rosés, light and elegant reds, smooth and generous reds, and bold and structured reds.

Among the grapes available are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Malbec, Primitivo, Syrah / Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. By country, the shop offers wines from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, England, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Classic regions include Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, Loire, Rioja and Champagne.

Mixed cases and box sales

Wickhams sells mixed cases of six bottles or more, a way to explore the range. Among the available cases are The Crisp White Case, The Everyday Case, The Spanish Wine Case, The Classic Case and The English Wine Case. Each case brings together six bottles selected with a particular approach: the Spanish case combines three whites and three reds from different areas of Spain; the classic case brings together six bottles from independent producers; the English case showcases the character of modern English wine with six bottles from independent vineyards.

The shop states that all mixed cases contain six or more bottles, so the entire order automatically benefits from free UK mainland delivery, with no membership required.

Featured producers

The "The People Behind the Wines" section introduces some of the producers Wickhams works with. These include Peter Falke, with award-winning wines from Stellenbosch (South Africa); Famille Descombe, with five generations of Beaujolais wines in white, rosé, orange and red versions; and Nik & Mark Istenič, producers of traditional-method sparkling wines in Slovenia.

Best sellers

The catalogue shows a selection of bottles that customers come back for. These include the Beaujolais Nouveau 2026 from Domaine Bel Avenir, an independent family domaine in Beaujolais available for pre-order; the Piquepoul Rosé Foncalieu 2025 from Languedoc, made with Piquepoul Noir; the Crazy Tropez Rosé from Provence, a blend of Grenache and Cinsault; the La Loupe Grenache Blanc 2025 from Languedoc, a southern white made entirely from Grenache Blanc; the Havoc & Harmony Sauvignon Blanc 2025 from Marlborough; the The Highest Point Malbec 2024 from Mendoza, an Argentine red formerly known as Punto Alto; and the Château Puy Razac Grand Cru Saint-Émilion 2022 from Bordeaux, presented as a generous and easy-drinking Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.

Services, delivery and customer service

Wickhams offers free UK mainland delivery on all orders of six or more bottles, with no membership required. The company also mentions a satisfaction guarantee with no-quibble returns. Customer service is presented as award-winning and is available by email, WhatsApp and phone.

The shop also has gift vouchers and a wine gifts section for birthdays, thank-yous and special occasions, as well as a specific selection for Christmas and Mother's Day.

Presence at markets and events

Wickhams takes part in regular markets in Totnes and Taunton, as well as organising pop-ups throughout the year. The company publishes information about upcoming events on its website.

Editorial content and advice

The site includes articles about wine, quick guides and food and wine pairing recommendations, as support when choosing bottles.