The Story
English writer and social critic Charles Dickens’ first novel was The Pickwick Papers – part of a serial which captured the spirit of mid-19th century London. The series’ main protagonist was Samuel Pickwick. A kind, curious man, Mr Pickwick was a retired businessman and founder of the Pickwick Club, a group dedicated to exploring remove places and reporting their findings. We pay homage to Mr Pickwick – and his love of port – with this fine t...