Great Wine. No Nonsense. Just Knowledge.
Stuck on the same Pinot Grigio, Prosecco or Malbec every week? You're not alone. The wine aisle is built to keep you buying what you know. This free guide takes five of the UK's most-bought wines, works out why you love each one, and points you to a different bottle that hits the same notes, most of them under £15.
Every swap comes with the reasoning, what to look for on the label and a tip from me. There's also a one-page label cheat sheet to print or keep on your phone, so the shelf stops feeling like a gamble.
What's inside
Pinot Grigio, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Prosecco, Argentine Malbec and Rioja, each with an easy swap
Why each swap works, and what to look for on the label
A one-page label cheat sheet: dry or sweet, words that mean 'better', oak and age, and the back label
Three questions to ask yourself at the shelf
Stuck on the same Pinot Grigio, Prosecco or Malbec every week? You're not alone. The wine aisle is built to keep you buying what you know. This free guide takes five of the UK's most-bought wines, works out why you love each one, and points you to a different bottle that hits the same notes, most of them under £15.
Every swap comes with the reasoning, what to look for on the label and a tip from me. There's also a one-page label cheat sheet to print or keep on your phone, so the shelf stops feeling like a gamble.
What's inside
Pinot Grigio, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Prosecco, Argentine Malbec and Rioja, each with an easy swap
Why each swap works, and what to look for on the label
A one-page label cheat sheet: dry or sweet, words that mean 'better', oak and age, and the back label
Three questions to ask yourself at the shelf
Wine Guide Series
Most of us have a 'usual': the Sauvignon Blanc that never lets us down, the Malbec that goes with everything. This guide takes the 15 wines Britain buys most, explains why we love each one, and uses that to point you to three new bottles you'll enjoy just as much, or more.
Every swap comes with the reasoning spelled out, a price guide and what to look for on the label, so you're never guessing. Try one a week and you'll soon have a whole new list of favourites.
What's inside
15 favourites, from Prosecco and Pinot Grigio to Rioja, Malbec and Shiraz
45 swaps, each labelled Stay close, Step sideways, Trade up or Wildcard
The Swap Map: every favourite and every alternative on one page
Why £5 more buys so much more wine: UK duty and VAT explained
Label words that matter, and the ones that are just marketing
A restaurant playbook, with phrases that work
A printable Swap Passport to log every bottle you try
Know these ten grapes and you'll recognise most of the wine on any shelf or list. The Classic Ten gives each one two beautifully illustrated pages: its flavour profile, where it grows best, the names it hides behind on labels, and the bottles that show it at its best.
Ever wondered why Chablis is Chardonnay, or why Shiraz and Syrah taste so different? This is the guide that clears it all up.
What's inside
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Viognier and Pinot Gris/Grigio
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz/Syrah and Tempranillo
Flavour profiles: body, acidity, tannin, sweetness and oak
Confusing label names decoded, such as Chablis, Sancerre and Rioja
Where each grape grows, and how place changes its style
Classic bottles to try at different prices, plus food matches
Wine shouldn't be intimidating. Wine, Sorted is my beginner's guide to choosing, tasting and enjoying wine: the handful of things that genuinely make a difference to what you buy and how much you enjoy it. No exams, no snobbery, just clear, practical advice you can use the next time you're in a shop or a restaurant.
Read a chapter, open a bottle, and see what you notice. By the end you'll know what you like, why you like it, and how to find more of it.
What's inside
How wine is made, and why the same grape tastes different in different places
Six grapes worth knowing, each with its own profile page and three bottles to try
How to taste without feeling daft, plus a printable tasting note sheet
Five real wine labels decoded, from France, Italy, Spain, Germany and the New World
What the price actually pays for, and where to find the best value
Food and wine made simple, including Scottish favourites from haggis to cranachan
Serving temperatures, glasses, decanting and storing wine at home
A six-bottle tasting to host with friends, a 30-word glossary and tasting journal pages
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