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THE WINE LIST. WITHOUT THE CORKAGE.

You know the moment. You are dining out. The Sommelier recommends a bottle you have never seen on a supermarket shelf. You take a sip, and it sings. It pairs perfectly with the food, the atmosphere, and the company. You make a mental note of the label, intending to buy a case for home...And then you can’t find it.

That is because the world’s best wines often never make it to the high street. They are reserved exclusively for the "On-Trade" - the top restaurants, hotels, and private clubs. They travel through a different supply chain, hidden from the general public.

However, here at Hic! we work alongside the UK’s finest specialist wine shippers to bring you the Restaurant Icons. These are the benchmarks. The "Sommelier Secrets." The wines usually hidden behind a velvet rope.

This is a specially curated selection of wines frequently found on the wine lists of Michelin Star restaurants, luxury cruise lines, and premium gastropubs. Featuring hard-to-find vintages from Antinori, Ridge, Vega Sicilia, Leflaive and many more besides.

Looking for something else? Our cellar covers the full "On-Trade" spectrum. Whether it was a hidden gem you discovered in a country gastro pub, a favourite pour from a cruise line, or the house white from your local bistro, we likely have it.

If a Sommelier poured it, we probably stock it. Don't see the bottle you had last night listed below? Type the name into the Search bar above to uncover the rest of the list.