Nicky Rampley-Clarke

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Nicky Rampley-Clarke is a freelance writer specialising in food and drink, home and interiors, and men’s style – all the good stuff.

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Nicky Rampley-Clarke is a freelance writer specialising in food and drink, home and interiors, and men’s style – all the good stuff.

Buying & Mortgages

The best houseboats for sale on the River Thames now

Living on the water can be spectacular, especially in summer. Here are some of the most impressive houseboats for sale on the Thames now

19 Apr 2025
Men's

Best men’s swim shorts for summer 2024

From tailored and casual to bold and muted, this season’s swim shorts will help to make a splash

23 Jul 2024
Wine and spirits

Best English wines for a homegrown tipple

Wave the flag for homegrown wine with our round-up of the best English bottles

16 Jul 2024
White wine

Best cava for a taste of Spanish bubbles

Here’s to a glass of Spanish gold

12 Jul 2024
Beer

Best British lager to sip during the Olympics

Wave the flag for Britain with the best lagers brewed right here on home turf

1 Jul 2024
Beer

Best lagers in the world taste tested

It’s time to crack one of these open for summer

27 Jun 2024
Wine and spirits

Winewizard: Can it turn a bad wine into a good one?

Here’s how to make a cheap bottle of plonk taste a thousand times better

25 Jun 2024
Wine and spirits

Best vermouths to drink as an aperitif and add to your cocktails

Whether enjoyed neat or as the star ingredient in a cocktail, here’s why this fortified wine is the secret weapon in your booze cabinet

4 Jun 2024
Wine and spirits

Best Asian spirits to sip on this summer

Tap into this summer’s hottest tend by chilling out with the latest and greatest Asian spirits

27 May 2024
White wine

Best sweet white wine to serve with dessert

Sweet wine = low-quality, right? Wrong

27 May 2024
Red wine

Best Pinot Noirs to serve at your next dinner party

From supermarket steals to luxury heavyweights and homegrown heroes

1 May 2024
Wine and spirits

Best vintage ports for a tasty tipple

Pick up a vintage port to enjoy bolder, more complex flavours

29 Feb 2024
Wine and spirits

Best Old and New World wines, taste tested

An expert explains exactly what the terms mean

19 Feb 2024
Wine and spirits

Best Georgian wines to try, taste tested

Expand your palette with a taste of Georgia

31 Jan 2024
Wine and spirits

Best Italian wine: From fruity Prosecco to rich Barolo

Find the perfect pairing for your pizza or pasta

3 Jan 2024
Wine and spirits

Best wines to pair with steak

Make a meal of it with wine pairings that are a cut above

28 Dec 2023
CHRISTMAS

Best cream liqueurs for a festive tipple

Crack open these cream liqueurs for Christmas Day

8 Dec 2023