The Supermarket Wine Guide

Renowned TV wine expert Helen McGinn presents an unmissable guide to selecting the finest wines from your local supermarket. Celebrating the diversity and quality of wines on offer, this handbook is designed to save money while ensuring you enjoy excellent choices. The guide is comprehensive, with over 180 wines neatly categorized into seven essential sections: red, white, rosé, sparkling, orange, sweet & fortified, and non-alcoholic. Each section benefits from Helen’s insight, featuring detailed notes on the wine's flavor profile and excellence, suggested food pairings, suitable occasions, and price ranges—all while keeping costs mostly under £20, except for sparkling varieties.Helen’s guide begins with useful advice on picking the right bottle every time, understanding wine labels, and an introduction to grape varieties. It empowers readers to explore a wide array of wine selections from major supermarkets including Asda, Aldi, Co-op, Lidl, M&S, Majestic, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Waitrose. Whether you are seeking a reliable bottle for a quiet evening at home or an occasion-worthy choice, this guide promises to help you discover a new favorite without any taste of regret. As Tom Gilbey attests, it's the go-to book for any wine aficionado, seamlessly blending accessibility with authority, and making excellence attainable without breaking the bank.