The Wine Society

A 50-strong snippet of The Wine Society's range follows, representing mostly the classics, although there are a few curios too. My picks of the bunch were Ch Reynon Rouge, a St-Joseph from the combined minds of Jaboulet and Perrin, and Le Haut-Lieu (pictured) from Domaine Huet in the Loire. 

The notes in italics are provided by the Wine Society. 

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Herederos de Argüeso, Las Medallas NV Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda

Herederos de Argüeso were founded in 1822 and have wonderful...

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Ch Doisy-Daëne, Sec 2008 Bordeaux

This 100% sauvignon is a delicious dry white from the Dubourdieu...

Joseph Burrier, Ch de Beauregard 2008 St-Véran

In the Burrier family for five generations, Château de...

Dom Philippe Colin, Sous Les Feilles 2006 Montagny

Ripe and creamy Montagny from this top Chassagne grower's...

Cave de Turckheim, Brand Gewurztraminer 2007 Alsace Grand Cru

Delicious, richly flavoured gewurztraminer coming from one of...

Dom de Bellivière, L'Effraie 2006 Coteaux du Loir

Eric Nicolas has restored several very old vineyards in the...

Gilles Berlioz 2008 Savoie

Up-and-coming winemaker Gilles Berlioz started making wine in...

Huet, Le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec 2007 Vouvray

A wine of real finesse, fragrance, balance, charm and length, a...

Dom de Reuilly – Denis Jamain, Les Pierres Plates 2007 Reuilly

This wine is produced from soils that resemble those in Chablis...

Ruppertsberg Co-op, The Society's Ruppertsberg 2007 Pfalz

The village of Ruppertsberg has some of the best vineyard sites...

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese 2005 Mosel

The steep rocky Goldtröpfchen vineyard, an amphitheatre of vines...

Palladium Garganega 2009 IGT Veneto

Clean, dry, fruity white from the Soave grape, made for us by...

Poggio al Tesoro, Solosole Vermentino 2007 IGT Toscana

Poggio al Tesoro is a joint venture between the Allegrini family...

Hilltop Cserszegi Füszeres 2009 Neszmély

Pronounced 'chair-seggy', this Hungarian is fresh and aromatic...

The Foundry Grenache Blanc 2009 Coastal Region

The Foundry is Meerlust winemaker Chris Williams' own venture...

Tahbilk Marsanne 2008 Nagambie Lakes

Deliciously fruity marsanne which is gentle and lemony with just...

Craggy Range, Te Muna Road Riesling 2008 Martinborough

Petrol, lime, spice, honey – instant Riesling refreshment and...

Dog Point Chardonnay 2007 Marlborough

Dog Point make tiny quantities of this fabulously broadly...

Hunter's, The Society's Exhibition Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Marlborough

Stylish yet ripe-tasting sauvignon with pristine aroma and a...

Mendel Semillon 2009 Mendoza

Buyer Toby Morrhall was smitten as soon as he tasted this...

Concha y Toro, The Society’s Chilean Chardonnay 2009 Limarí

Limarí is fast becoming the pre-eminent region for chardonnay in...

Viña Leyda, The Society’s Chilean Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Leyda

The Leyda Valley was only planted in 1998, but already one can...

Maycas del Limarí, Reserva Especial Chardonnay 2008 Limarí

Owned by Concha y Toro, Maycas have superb vineyards in the cool...

Ch Beaumont 2006 Haut-Médoc

This consistent property at Cussac, between Margaux and St...

Ch Reynon 2006 Premières Côtes de Bordeaux

Château Reynon is situated in Béguey near Cadillac on the right...

Dom Henri Boillot, En Chevret Premier Cru 2006 Volnay

Made from a tiny crop of very small grapes (millerandé) this is...

Dom Jean-Marc Vincent, Les Gravières Premier Cru 2006 Santenay

Lovely balanced pinot, ripe yet fresh from this high flying...

Joseph Burrier, Ch de Beauregard 2006 Moulin-à-Vent

Sumptuous Beaujolais, Burgundian in style as befits this Fuissé...

Trénel 2008 Chiroubles

The wines of Chiroubles almost qualify as 'mountain wines'...

J L Chave Sélection, Mon Coeur 2007 Côtes du Rhône

Jean-Louis Chave set up a small 'négoce' business offering a...

Dom des Escaravailles, Ventabren 2004 Côtes du Rhône-Villages, Cairanne

Perched high above the neighbouring villages of Cairanne...

Maison Nicolas Perrin 2007 St-Joseph

Deeply coloured, ripe tasting syrah to be drunk now with a juicy...

Ch de Pène, The Society's French Full Red NV Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes

The Society's French Full Red is quite rightly one of the most...

Cave des Vignerons des Côtes d’Agly, Château de Pena 2007 Côtes du Roussillon-Villages

Château de Pena is situated on schistous soils in the well...

Alvolini, Alvolo 2003 Aglianico del Vulture

Aglianico is the finest southern red Italian grape, capable of...

Colla 2007 Barbera d'Alba

From a small family estate called Poderi Colla founded in 1993...

Manfredi, Bricco Rosso Suagna 2004 Langhe

Manfredi are Piedmont specialists based in Dogliani and...

Santa Lucia Primitivo 2008 IGT Puglia

This comes from 25 to 50 year-old bush-trained vines from the...

La Rioja Alta, The Society's Exhibition Reserva 2003 Rioja

From the famous La Rioja Alta bodega whose wines are known for...

Sabina Tempranillo 2008 Navarra

Deeply coloured, clean and fruity red which makes for perfect...

Virgen de la Sierra, Cruz de Piedra Garnacha 2008 Calatayud

Cruz de Piedra is made by Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra who have...

Heartland Shiraz 2007 Langhorne Creek

Heartland Wines was created by a small group of friends who...

Tahbilk Shiraz 2004 Nagambie Lakes

Wonderful shiraz from this historic producer which has developed...

Dog Point Pinot Noir 2007 Marlborough

This highly perfumed, stylish wine possesses a delightfully...

Seresin, MOMO Pinot Noir 2008 Marlborough

Organically grown fruit from three of Seresin Estate's...

Concha y Toro, Winemaker's Lot 163T Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Maipo

2007 is Chile's best vintage for a decade for reds. It was a...

Dona Paulina Merlot 2009 Rapel

The grapes for this wine are grown in the Rancagua area of the...

Emiliana, El Polilla Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Central Valley

The El Polilla range is produced by Emiliana for The Wine...