McMartin, D: This Calls for a Drink!

Sure, fancy wine sites will tell you what Cabernet will be just perfect for your three-course dinner party. But let's say you're a normal person. Who pigs out while binge-watching TV. Who has a blind date she's dreading and anticipating in equal measure. Who's suffering through her "just-for-now" job. Enter Diane McMartin, your fairy godmother of drinking. A sommelier and a normal person, McMartin pairs wines and beers with situations that actually happen. What goes with crispy, greasy snacks and a long night in front of the TV? The wonders of Cava--for Champagne tastes on a beer budget--will surprise you. What goes with that quirky dude you met online? Try Pecorino, an equally quirky Italian white, which--hopefully like this guy--is a unique and underrated gem that grows on you. And how should you wind down after another grueling day of your just-for-now job? Reach for a warm and cozy wood-aged ale (also known as the beer equivalent of a hug). Tackling every facet of life--from dating to weddings, holidays to hosting, work to entertainment--Occasional Drinking offers nearly 200 wine and beer suggestions for just about every situation that calls for a drink. It's a hilarious guide--finally, you'll know what to sip while Facebook-stalking your ex! And it's a helpful guide--with profiles of different styles, primers on terms and traditions, and tips on everything from tasting to buying. Occasional Drinking will show you how to drink like an adult, even if you don't always behave like one.