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

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Ever found yourself standing in front of a wall of wine in the supermarket looking for something – anything – that looks familiar/not too expensive? My specialist subject is Jackie Collins (natch) and no spoilers but remember it’s all about the taking part! Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Neuware -A knackered mother-friendly wine guide with insider tips on how to choose the right wine for every occasion.

But my absolute favourite place is round a kitchen table with friends, especially when my only job is to open the wine. 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. You have also as a result had a fair bit of contact with celebrities along the way, can you share any good stories with us? The little-known Italian grape arneis is hard to find on shelves – and usually a lot more expensive – so this is a real find.We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate.

Go beyond the discount deals and discover the can't-go-wrong crowd-pleasers, perfect reds to go with your Sunday roast, the best wine to drink with chocolate, plus some unexpected suggestions for your next girls' night in. Wine is about far more than just what’s in the glass (although that’s important too); it brings us together and helps us to find a moment to stop, connect and share stories. Go beyond the discount deals and discover the can’t-go-wrong crowd-pleasers, perfect reds to go with your Sunday roast, the best wine to drink with chocolate, plus some unexpected suggestions for your next girls’ night in.Here she shares the highs of what it’s like being Helen McGinn and the ‘Knackered Mother’ at the same time.

There’s lots more good stuff happening in places like South Africa and Australia in particular, so it was great to get in a few more references of what to look out for there. A knackered mother-friendly wine guide with insider tips on how to choose the right wine for every occasion. Her fabulous book, The Knackered Mother’s Wine Guide, is a stress-free, fuss-free guide to choosing great (and great value) wine for every occasion.I’ll try out lots of different wines and even though I usually have a pretty good idea of what’ll work, I love finding a surprise pairing. We celebrated with a (very) long lunch in the garden just a few weeks ago and honestly, my fifties feel like I’ve arrived at a party I’ve been wanting to go to for ages.

A decade later she is publishing the second edition of her award-winning Knackered Mother’s Wine Guide, that did so much to transform what wine means to so many everyday drinkers – both mums and dads – and is able to look back on countless TV appearances, being a regular on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen, and having a long-standing column in the Daily Mail. Just finished reading this as I emerge from knackered motherdom dreaming of a life beyond cleaning and feeding two very small people. Her accessible and entertaining guide takes us through a ‘school year’ of simple wine lessons from an autumn term of cosy fireside reds to a summer ‘love-in’ of fruity outdoor favourites. But start making a note – mental or actual – of what wine styles suit you and you can then find other wines to try that are similar but different.But spend just a pound or two more and because the duty rate on a bottle of wine is fixed you’re likely to get much better value for money.