Helen McGinn

The perfect blend of accessible and authoritative. Never experience the taste of regret again!

This is 100% THE FAVOURITE wine book on my shelf and under my arm in the wine aisles

Helen’s knack for picking out top bottles is the stuff of legends

The ultimate guide to getting true bang for your supermarket buck. Helen's the wise queen of the wine aisle.

Only Hels can brillianlty demystify wine with such an infectious and effervescent tone

What a joy. ALL the inside info on the wines you want in your glass.

VICTORIA MOORE, bestselling author of The Wine Dine Dictionary

Helen has done all the hard work so we don't have to...she is truly a genius

Which bargain bottle to buy

Excellent wine doesn't have to be expensive! 
 
'The perfect blend of accessible and authoritative. Never experience the taste of regret again!' - Graham Norton 
'This is 100% THE FAVOURITE wine book on my shelf and under my arm in the wine aisles' - Tom Gilbey 
'Helen’s knack for picking out top bottles is the stuff of legends' - Olly Smith 
 
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Much loved TV-wine expert Helen McGinn brings you the ultimate guide to choosing the best bottle of wine at your local supermarket. 
 
Celebrating the breadth and quality of wines stocked on our high street, this money-saving selection covers recommendations for every major supermarket, with over 180 bottles divided into seven key chapters – red, white, rosé, sparkling, orange, sweet & fortified and non-alcoholic. 
 
With an introduction covering top tips for choosing the best bottle every time, decoding wine labels, and a beginner's guide to grape varieties, Helen’s recommendations come with:<ul><li>Notes on its flavour and what makes it excellent</li><li>What food it pairs best with</li><li>Occasions it's best suited for</li><li>Price bracket (never higher than £20 apart from sparkling)</li></ul> 
So, no matter your budget, this wine-lovers guide will help you find your new favourite bottle in all of the following: Asda, Aldi, Co-op, Lidl, M&S, Majestic, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose

The Supermarket Wine Guide

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Praise for The Supermarket Wine Guide

The perfect blend of accessible and authoritative. Never experience the taste of regret again!

This is 100% THE FAVOURITE wine book on my shelf and under my arm in the wine aisles

Helen’s knack for picking out top bottles is the stuff of legends

The perfect blend of accessible and authoritative. Never experience the taste of regret again!

This is 100% THE FAVOURITE wine book on my shelf and under my arm in the wine aisles

Helen’s knack for picking out top bottles is the stuff of legends

The perfect blend of accessible and authoritative. Never experience the taste of regret again!

This is 100% THE FAVOURITE wine book on my shelf and under my arm in the wine aisles

Helen’s knack for picking out top bottles is the stuff of legends

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