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
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
