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The UK wine merchant that puts passion before profit, with free delivery and a range of 1,500+ wines.
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We've been scouring the world on a mission to find fantastic wines since 1874, putting our members before profit to ensure fairer prices for both the people who enjoy them and for those who make them. We offer free UK delivery on all orders as well as expert advice on what to buy, and The Society's Promise means if you don't like something, we'll refund you, no questions asked. To get exclusive ac

cess to award-winning wines, visit https://www.thewinesociety.com/join.

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Monday to Friday: 10am to 6pm
Saturday: 9am to 5pm

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Monday to Friday: 9am to 6pm
Saturday: 9am to 5pm

13/08/2024

We can’t stop dreaming about summer in Italy! 🇮🇹 And it begs the question: The most iconic part of Italy has to be… the wine, right? 🍷 We might be a bit biased! 😄

12/08/2024

☀️ Is it time for the classic British move: complaining about the weather no matter what temperature? With the heat cranking up, what’s your go-to summer sip for cooling off? Share your top picks before we start wishing for winter! 🍹😅

Thanks to on Instagram for your amazing pic this week!

09/08/2024

🍷 Introducing Yalumba The Signature 2021! With Yalumba’s 175 years of winemaking excellence behind it, this cabernet sauvignon and shiraz blend offers remarkable value from a ‘near-perfect’ vintage. Order by 15th August to enjoy one of South Australia’s finest! 🍇✨

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3AbKsny

07/08/2024

Wine lovers, wine not try sake? This elegant Japanese beverage offers delicate floral aromas and a rich umami finish, pairing beautifully with almost any food. Have you tried sake before? 🍷➡️🍶 https://bit.ly/4fyxsZr

04/08/2024

🎉 Today we celebrate our official 150th birthday. This important milestone has only been achieved thanks to you, the member, and your ongoing support from our inception in 1874 to today. From the entire team at The Wine Society, thank you for being an essential part of our story. Here’s to you and to many more years of shared moments and wines. 🍷🌟

The UK wine merchant that puts passion before profit, with free delivery and a range of 1,500+ wines.

02/08/2024

🏆 With the reveal of our 2024 Wine Champions, we have one important question for you... Which bottle would be your wine champion? 🍷

31/07/2024

☀️ Is it sangria season yet? When the temperatures rise, do you keep sipping on wine or switch to something with some ice? 🍷🍹 What’s your ultimate summer drink choice?

29/07/2024

🎥 Dom is back with the latest episode of Producers Making a Difference! This time, it's all about Radford Dale and their impressive sustainability efforts. Which producers would you like to hear more about? 🌿🍷

26/07/2024

Time for a challenge! Can you crack the code and figure out what event we're excited about? 🧐 But we'll give you a clue... it starts today.

25/07/2024

🍇 Can one wine fit every moment? We're curious! What's your go-to wine for any occasion?

18/07/2024

🍇 Our buyers often have flights or regions they're eager to blind taste for Wine Champions, but we're curious: do you have a favourite wine region?

16/07/2024

We're delighted to announce Sarah Knowles MW has welcomed baby Megan into the world! 👣😇 While Sarah is on maternity leave, Victoria Mason will be stepping in to cover Italy, Champagne, and the US.

Victoria brings a wealth of experience in senior buying roles and a strong passion for wine, ensuring our selection remains top-notch. Join us in congratulating Sarah and welcoming Victoria to her new role! 🍷✨

12/07/2024

It's that time of year for tennis, strawberries and cream, and of course, English sparkling wine! 😍 What's your favourite wine pairing with strawberries and cream? 🍓🍾

11/07/2024

🍷 We might be slightly biased, but we always find the process of Wine Champions absolutely fascinating! So, we're giving you a quick behind-the-scenes look at the buyers in one of our many tastings from March. Have you ever tried blind tasting before?

10/07/2024

We're thrilled to announce that we won Online Retailer of the Year at last night's International Wine Challenge 2024! 🥂 🏆

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible team and wonderful members for all their unwavering support! Congratulations to all the other nominees and winners, and a special thanks to the IWC! 🎉

The UK wine merchant that puts passion before profit, with free delivery and a range of 1,500+ wines.

08/07/2024

🍇 Wondering what Bordeaux En Primeur looks like behind the scenes? Check out a sneak peek from Tim and Matthew's latest trip! Which wines have caught your eye lately?

Browse the offer here: https://bit.ly/4bvtPQP

04/07/2024

Guess who's back? Our bag-in-box wines! 🍷 Perfect for summer festivals, sports days, or just keeping cool in your fridge. Which wine would love to see in this packaging?

03/07/2024

Is a vineyard trip on your agenda this year? Is it the wine tasting you’re after, the scenic views, socializing, or learning from the experts?

02/07/2024

Rewinding time to 1981! A moment during our rigorous testing sessions during the bottling process at our Stevenage HQ.

01/07/2024

🎉 There's still plenty of time to enter our 150th Prize Draw! Every order of £150 or more placed until our 150th birthday on 4th August 2024 gives you a chance to win an amazing bottle of wine! 🍷 Which wine would you love to win?

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4b4lZxu

28/06/2024

🌞 Time to get the grill out this weekend? With a few days of warm weather, let's make the most of it before the UK summer slips away!

Thanks for the amazing picture, victoriakremneva on Instagram!

27/06/2024

🎉 We're putting the final touches on our 2024 Annual General Meeting! There's still time to sign up and watch online. Will you be tuning in this year? 🌟

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4ckRhRX

25/06/2024

🌞🍷 The sun’s shining and temperatures are rising – perfect timing for the great debate: Ice cubes in wine – daring or disastrous? 🤔

🧊🍷 What are your top tips for keeping your wine at the perfect temperature🍇❄️

21/06/2024

🍷 In honour of our latest issue of 1874, featuring Iberian white wines, we have an intriguing question for you: if you could only drink from one, which would you pick? 🇵🇹 🇪🇸

20/06/2024

🍇 Another episode in our "Producers Making a Difference" series is here! This week, we feature Ridgeview Wine. Have you had the pleasure of trying any of the wines mentioned in the video?

19/06/2024

🎉 Raise a glass! The Society's Exhibition Sauternes 2020 just won a Platinum Decanter Award! 🏆 With rich notes of confit apricot, nectarine, peach, and a zesty citrus twist, it’s a symphony of flavours. 🍑🍊✨ What food would you pair with this award-winning wine?

16/06/2024

And that’s a wrap on our 150th Exhibition in Manchester! ☺️ Thanks to all who came to help celebrate our anniversary.❤️ Next up, Edinburgh! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

The UK wine merchant that puts passion before profit, with free delivery and a range of 1,500+ wines.

14/06/2024

Manchester, we have arrived! 📍Who’s coming to celebrate our 150th Exhibition this weekend? You can still snag a ticket for Saturday if you’re quick! 🎟️

13/06/2024

So is anyone else waiting for June weather to actually appear? We're ready to swap jumpers for sunhats in a beer or wine garden... we're not fussy. ☀️🍷

A huge thanks to on Instagram for your gorgeous chenin picture this week

12/06/2024

As we prepare to honour Jo Locke MW and celebrate her retirement, we reminisce about her trail-blazing career and reflect on two decades filled with wine, laughter, and cherished moments.

Since 2004, Jo's passion has guided us from Alsace's delicate terroirs to South Africa's sun-kissed vineyards, shaping our love for wine.

Here's to the countless moments of camaraderie shared over her delicious wine discoveries. Cheers to you, Jo! 🍷

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Gunnels Wood Road
Stevenage
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Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.thewinesociety.com/

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Videos

🇮🇹 Italian Grapes A-Z coming soon! Keep an eye on our social channels over the next few weeks as Sarah shares her favourite picks! 🍇✨ Any guesses which grapes will be coming up?

We asked Freddy to share which regions he's overseeing. Let us know any questions you may have for him! 🍇✨

✨ It’s all about Crémant! We asked Pierre to share the secrets of how Crémant is made. What’s your favourite sparkling wine? 🍾 Let us know!

Fiona the Wine Buyer shares her wine regions

📣 We've had a few questions about which buyers are looking after which regions. So, who better to tell you than the buyers themselves! Here, Fiona shares which regions she'll be overseeing. Let us know any questions you may have for her! 🍇✨

🎥 We’ve talked a lot about why we love Wine Champions, but why should you? Watch our video to find out! Do you think the Wine Champion label helps you pick out great wines?

Behind-the-scenes with Wine Champions

🎤 During one of our wine champion tastings, we hooked Freddy and Matthew up to mics to catch a glimpse of what it’s like in the room where it happens. What behind-the-scenes wine moments would you love to see more of? 🍷👂

🌞 Finally, a perfect week for al fresco dining... and we’ve got a Wine Champion to match every moment! Do you enjoy dining outdoors? Let us know your favourite outdoor dining experiences! 🍷 Shop here find your perfect wine champion: https://bit.ly/4faggt9

Conrad from our Showroom cellar gives a brief glimpse on what's coming in August! If you're nearby or traveling through the area, we'd love to welcome you to our Showroom. Let us know if you're planning on visiting our friendly team soon and try our wines 🍷✨

Which flights are you most looking forward to?

🏆 Our Wine Champions blind tastings are set up in separate flights, where our buyers sample nearly 1,000 wines from across our range without knowing their identity and score them. We were curious to ask: do you have a favourite flight? Which one would you pick? 🍷

Bordeaux 2023 With The Wine Society

🍇 Want to know more about our Bordeaux En Primeur 2023? We sat down with Tim and Matthew to get their impressions of what the 2023 Bordeaux has to offer. Click the link for more details: https://bit.ly/4bvtPQP

🏆 Want to know what makes a Wine Champion? We asked Freddy, Matthew, and Pierre what they look for when they walk into the blind tastings, and here's what they said! 🍷✨ Have you ever been surprised by a wine in a blind tasting?

How the buyers prepare for our blind tastings during Wine Champions

Ever wondered how our expert buyers prep for those rigorous blind tastings before crowning our 2024 Wine Champions? Here's a sneak peek - fair warning, some advice may be better than others! 🍷

☀️🍷 Sunny weather! Which can mean it's time for a glass of rosé! If you’re looking for a wine that hits all the right notes, we’ve got some great suggestions for you...

White Port & Tonic: The Wine Society Style

🍸 Didn't you know it's White Port Summer? If you're looking for a refreshing replacement for a classic G&T that won't break the bank, we've got you covered! Have you ever tried a white port and tonic?🍹 You can buy Graham's Fine White Port on our website!

🍇 Another episode in our "Producers Making a Difference" series is here! This week, we feature Ridgeview Wine. Have you had the pleasure of trying any of the wines mentioned in the video?

Wines for whatever weather

Did you know it's English Wine Week? We thought we'd celebrate by exploring wines perfect for any weather. Because nothing says England more than being prepared for a surprise shower or sunshine! 🍷🌦️ What's your pick?

150th Prize Draw with The Wine Society

🎉 We caught up with Ewan to get all the details on our 150th prize draw! Starting from June 6th, you could win a fabulous bottle to celebrate our 150th birthday. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4b4lZxu

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Our story

Passion before Profit ‒ it’s a principle we’ve lived by since 1874. It means we only source the wines our buyers truly believe in, not the ones that make the most money. It means that we can guarantee the fairest prices for you and for our growers. It means our profits go back into making our services even better. Most of all, it means that you can buy a bottle from us with complete confidence, knowing that 140 years of dedication, pride and care has gone into every sip. And if one of our wines isn’t to your taste, you can return it under our Society’s Promise. Discover more about our unique co-operative ‒ owned by our members, for our members ‒ at https://www.thewinesociety.com/our-story