The Knackered Mother's Wine Guide: Because Life's too Short to Drink Bad Wine

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The blog was 10 years old last year and I remember hitting ‘publish’ on that first post thinking at least my mum and sister would read it. I had three children under five at the time so the blog was my way of carving out time to focus on something other than work or kids. I’m just glad I didn’t think about it too much. I had no idea it would lead to so many opportunities. I just posted and hoped people would find it useful. And funny, obviously. Helen McGinn has found a way to talk and write about wine that appeals so much to the everyday wine drinker Method: mix the Campari and Red Vermouth in a jug and store in fridge until needed. Get tumblers and fill with plenty of ice. Pour in 50ml of pre-mixed Campari/Red Vermouth into each tumbler, top up with chilled Prosecco and garnish with a half slice of orange.

McGinn, Helen (2022). This is us. London. ISBN 978-1-80280-596-3. OCLC 1355099568. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link)McGinn, Helen (2014). A very nice glass of wine: a guided journal. London. ISBN 978-1-4521-4115-2. OCLC 903535880. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link) Do you frequently panic in the wine aisle and end up reaching for the same old thing. Every. Single. Time? Like prosecco with its light, lemony froth – but slightly drier. Made in the same way but with different grapes and from a neighbouring region in Italy, it makes for a properly refreshing change. You spent so much of your career working in the stressful world of a supermarket wine buyer – do you miss the cut and thrust of wine buying? And if so what do you miss?

Method: mix the gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup together and store in a jug or jar in the fridge until needed. When ready pour 50ml of the pre-mix into chilled flutes or coupes, top up with chilled crémant and garnish with a twist of lemon peel.Come and explore the wonderful world of wine with drinks expert Helen McGinn. With tips on how to make the right wine choices for every occasion, from children’s parties (because adults need something fizzy too) to planning a wedding or matching wine with food, this book will help you to choose with confidence.