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2 RECENT ADDITIONS The Society s Exhibition range is, for me, the UK s best for quality and value. Steven Spurrier, Decanter Magazine, April 2015 Our Exhibition range represents the jewel in the crown of Society wines upon which we readily stake our reputation for quality and value for money. The wines are produced for us by of the world s most prestigious wine regions. Usually they are geographical area, sometimes even a single vineyard, where a grape variety or blend is particularly suited to the climate, topography and soil. The Society s access to such vineyards and such eminent producers is the result of long and fruitful relationships fostered by our buyers over years and decades. The results for our members are reassuringly tangible: unparalleled vineyards and regions. We are proud to present the following 27 wines, which members that comes from such esteemed provenance. If the choice appears enjoyable way of tasting a variety of generous support of the producer, we are also delighted to offer a 19 per dozen saving on The Society s Exhibition Pouilly-Fumé. Before selecting a wine for the Exhibition range, Society buyers go to great lengths to ensure that its quality, typicity and value for money are beyond question. We are following, added to the range in 2015, make worthy additions. The Society s Exhibition Pinotage, Stellenbosch 2013 Kanonkop This voluptuous, spicy and full-bodied red was traditionally fermented in open concrete vessels. Deep and vibrant in colour, it shows typical plum Kanonkop, in Stellenbosch, is a leading South African estate renowned for its reds, and in particular the quality of its pinotage. Now to % ref EX-SA bottle 126 dozen Mountain views from Kanonkop s vineyard The Society s Exhibition Douro 2012 Quinta do Vale Meão Our second vintage of the Exhibition Douro is a blend of traditional Douro grape varieties all foot-trodden in granite lagares. The 2012 is a less powerful vintage than the maiden 2011, with charming fragrance, freshness and balance. The historic Quinta do Vale Meão estate in the Upper Douro has been given a new lease of life red-wine production in the Douro. Now to % ref EX-PW bottle 143 dozen To order thewinesociety.com/exhibitionoffer

3 OLD FAVOURITES The Society s Exhibition Napa Valley Merlot 2012 Frog s Leap A full-bodied but fresh wine from a superb vintage in Napa. Complex berry and spice perfume, vibrant red fruits on the palate with leather, cigar Exhibition label, this is crafted exclusively for The Society by John Williams at organic pioneers Frog s Leap. Now to % ref EX-US bottle 179 dozen There are some wines that are produced with such dedication and skill that their quality and consistency shine through. These wines often stay with our Exhibition range for many years, and are tried and trusted by our membership. The Society s Exhibition Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2011 Vignobles Mayard A rich, dark and full-bodied southern Rhône red. Balanced, fruity and, after careful ageing in large oak foudres, beautifully rounded. Vignobles Mayard is a family-run estate at the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape itself. Buyer Marcel Orford-Williams tasted from all of their foudres to select a blend that had both immediate appeal but also the propensity to age well. Now to % ref EX-RH bottle 210 dozen The Society s Exhibition Fleurie 2013 Fleurie was wonderful in This blend, by The Society s Marcel Orford-Williams, merges wines from three top Beaujolais estates including an element from the famed slope of the aptly named Grille Midi. The result is a textbook Fleurie: fragrant, sensuous and abundantly fruity with hints of strawberry and lots of charm. Now to % ref EX-BJ bottle 107 dozen The Society s Exhibition Peumo Merlot 2012 Concha y Toro/Ignacio Recabarren A rich and plummy merlot from Peumo in Chile s relatively warm Cachapoal Province, 140km south of the capital Santiago. The 12 months spent in barrel impart a smooth, velvety texture and hints of spice that complement the dark, ripe fruit perfectly. This is blended exclusively for The Society by expert winemaker Ignacio Recabarren and buyer Toby Morrhall. Now to % The 2013 follows. ref EX-CE bottle 114 dozen Conch y Toro s vines in Cachapoal

4 OLD FAVOURITES The Society s Exhibition Vacqueyras, 2013 Clos des Cazeaux A typically charming Vacqueyras with the focus on delicious ripe berry fruit, round tannins and fragrance that comes from a larger-than-usual percentage of syrah. From the stunning Clos des Cazeaux vineyards in the southern Rhône where brothers Jean- Michel and Frédéric Vache make consistenly ripe but perfectly balanced wines. Many members will be familiar with Jean-Michel from our Rhône tasting events. Now to % ref EX-RH bottle 114 dozen The Society s Exhibition Mendoza Malbec 2013 Catena Zapata The 2013 vintage of this ever-popular Argentine vineyards matured 18 months in French and American oak barrels. This is ripe yet fresh. Its structure comes from the Agrelo vineyard, with vibrancy and violet perfume contributed from the Uco Valley vineyards. Chief winemaker Alejandro Vigil allows Society buyer Toby Morrhall to select parcels of grapes from different sites each year to blend a malbec of consistent quality. Now to % ref EX-AR bottle 119 dozen The Society s Exhibition Chianti Classico 2012 Poggiopiano Classico from the small but delicious 2012 vintage. The fruit is ripe and vibrant, with lovely freshness and lift too. Situated in the hamlet of Pisignano overlooking San Casciano in north-west Chianti Classico region, Poggiopiano has been owned by the Bartoli family since Now to % ref EX-IT bottle 131 dozen Fiona Beckett, matchingfoodandwine.com Nicolas Perrin s vineyard in the Northern Rhône The Society s Exhibition Saint-Aubin Rouge 2013 Domaine Henri Prudhon Fresh, fragrant and delicately pretty Burgundy with aromas of cherry and raspberry. The of gentle spice. Charming. The Prudhons have deep wine roots in the tiny community of Saint-Aubin: a well-situated village behind Le Montrachet becoming increasingly recognised for the quality of its wines. Now to % ref EX-BU bottle 131 dozen The Society s Exhibition Crozes- Hermitage 2013 Maison Nicolas Perrin Made from very low yields, the 2013 has a touch more concentration than the It is deeply a benchmark for northern Rhône syrah. Nicolas Perrin, a collaboration between two great families (Perrin and Jaboulet), classes itself as a boutique négociant. Nicolas Jaboulet buys in casks of wines from well-known, respected northern Rhône growers, which are carefully blended by the team, and matured in oak casks to enhance both their character and their ageing potential, before being bottled by the Perrins. Now to % ref EX-RH bottle 143 dozen To order thewinesociety.com/exhibitionoffer

5 The Society s Exhibition Rioja Reserva 2008 La Rioja Alta before release our Exhibition reserva is elegant, cedary and silky. The 2008 is imbued with vibrancy and charm, typical of this cooler vintage. This comes from the famous La Rioja Alta because they make the very best traditional style of Rioja, released only after long ageing in barrel and bottle. Now to % ref EX-SP bottle 155 dozen The Society s Exhibition Alto Maipo Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Concha y Toro Fine, cedary Chilean cabernet sauvignon made by Ignacio Recabarren exclusively for us. Concha have superb vineyards and grape contracts in the best Alto Maipo vineyards. This comes principally from two of the best communes, Pirque and Tocornal. Long ageing in barrel has softened the tannins and developed the aromas. Now to % ref EX-CE bottle 162 dozen The Society s Exhibition Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013 Villa Maria A wonderful New Zealand pinot with plenty of plum and redcurrant aromas on the nose, an intense core of cranberries and blackberries, Villa Maria is the most-awarded winery in New Zealand, so it is not surprising that the estate s benchmark style led to it being selected as the producer of our Exhibition Marlborough Pinot Noir. Now to % ref EX-NZ bottle 162 dozen The Society s Exhibition Haut-Médoc 2012 Château Beaumont Fleshy, sweet ripe blackcurrant-and-plum fruit and supple tannins make for a remarkably accessible, medium-bodied claret with that typical touch of Beaumont class. This well-run estate at Cussac in the Haut- Médoc has deservedly been a favourite of Society members for several decades and makes consistently stylish and and great-value claret. Now to % ref EX-CM bottle 167 dozen The Society s Exhibition Victoria Shiraz 2011 Mount Langi Ghiran A classic, elegant and spice-driven Australian spicy cool nose, blackcurrant and black pepper Mount Langi is an impressive, densely forested hill in one of the cooler spots in the state of Victoria and this wine is made exclusively for The Society. Now to % ref EX-AU bottle 179 dozen Château Beaumont in the Haut-Médoc

6 OLD FAVOURITES WHITE The Society s Exhibition Limarí Chardonnay 2013 Concha y Toro refreshing palate. Part-barrel fermented, moreish and designed to partner food. We recommend decanting 20 minutes before serving to enjoy its 14% ref EX-CE bottle 107 dozen The Society s Exhibition Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Hunter s Wines Made exclusively for The Wine Society by one of this wine has the classic intense gooseberry, passionfruit and lemon aromas associated with Marlborough sauvignon. Alongside these classic hallmarks, it has great elegance and mineral notes on the palate. Winemaker Jane Hunter OBE not only produces some of New Zealand s most impressive sauvignons, but also draws on some of her best vineyards for this Exhibition bottling. Now to % ref EX-NZ bottle 131 dozen The Society s Exhibition Grüner Veltliner 2014 Weingut Bründlmayer Made from mature vines in the Kamptal this grüner veltliner has an expressive apple and pear perfume, a crisp mouthfeel and typical white Our Exhibition Grüner Veltliner is now in its tenth vintage, and is made by Austrian winemaking icon Willi Bründlmayer. Now to % ref EX-AA bottle 150 dozen The Society s Exhibition Alsace Riesling 2013 Josmeyer One of two standard-bearers featured here from our award-winning Alsace range: full- Alsace riesling at its best. This comes from Josmeyer s biodynamically farmed vines between the villages of Wintzenheim and Turckheim. Now to % EX-AL bottle 150 dozen The Society s Exhibition Alsace Gewurztraminer 2011 Hugel very long and dry. Do not hesitate to serve alongside cheese or curry! Hugel is one of the longest-established Alsace houses as well as being the most famous. The Now to % ref EX-AL bottle 155 dozen The Society s Exhibition Tasmanian Chardonnay 2014 Freycinet Great elegance here, typical of Tasmania, with and well balanced, ending with a lingering, crisp Claudio Radenti of Freycinet Wines makes a range the problem is that there is never enough! Now to % ref EX-AU bottle 155 dozen To order thewinesociety.com/exhibitionoffer

7 The Society s Exhibition Sancerre 2014 Domaine Serge Laloue This is a vividly fresh, lemony and vibrant Loire sauvignon with elegance and poise: completely textbook. label Sancerre which, following an extended year to hits its stride. Now to % ref EX-LO bottle 150 dozen The Society s Exhibition Saint-Aubin Blanc 2013 Domaine Henri Prudhon Lovely lemon, appley fruit character here with rounded yet fresh palate. This white Burgundy made for us by Domaine Henri Prudhon is from the famed Le Ban vineyard: high above the village of Saint-Aubin with great south-eastern exposure and old vines. Now to % ref EX-BU bottle 155 dozen The Society s Exhibition Pouilly-Fumé 2012 Domaine Landrat-Guyollot balance and freshness with a trenchant mineral streak providing backbone and length. Based in the village of Les Berthiers, Domaine Landrat-Guyollot is a family property run with meticulous care and attention to detail by modest and exacting Sophie Landrat-Guyollot. Now to % ref EX-LO bottle 143 dozen offer price equivalent bottle price 19 saving per dozen The Society s Exhibition Pouilly- Fuissé 2013 Château de Beauregard Well-balanced white Burgundy, rich but not top-heavy and matured for a year in barrel. We blend this Exhibition wine with Frédéric Burrier of Joseph Burrier and Château de Beauregard. The charismatic, passionate and industrious Frédéric has done much to raise the quality bar in this tiny enclave of the southern Mâconnais. Now to % ref EX-BU bottle 222 dozen The Society s Exhibition Hermitage Blanc 2010 Jean-Louis Chave Fabulous, rich, full-bodied Rhône white. There is a touch of honey and a hint of lemon, and a great deal of complexity and length. Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is unquestionably one of the great wine estates of France and, as the label says quite modestly, can trace its origins back to Now to % The 2011 follows. ref EX-RH bottle 420 dozen Key - bone dry to intensely sweet screwcap Domaine Landrat-Guyollot in the Loire

8 MIXED CASES FREE UK DELIVERY EXHIBITION WHITES CASE A six-bottle case containing one bottle of each of the following: The Society s Exhibition Tasmanian Chardonnay 2014 The Society s Exhibition Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014 The Society s Exhibition Pouilly Fuissé 2013 The Society s Exhibition Alsace Riesling 2013 The Society s Exhibition Grüner Veltliner 2014 The Society s Exhibition Pouilly-Fumé 2012 ref EX-MX EXHIBITION S CASE A six-bottle case containing one bottle of each of the following: The Society s Exhibition Haut-Médoc 2012 The Society s Exhibition Rioja Reserva 2008 The Society s Exhibition Douro 2012 The Society s Exhibition Mendoza Malbec 2013 The Society s Exhibition Victoria Shiraz 2011 The Society s Exhibition Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013 ref EX-MX THE EXHIBITION FRENCH CASE A 12-bottle case containing two bottles of each of the following: The Society s Exhibition Haut-Médoc 2012 The Society s Exhibition Vacqueyras 2013 The Society s Exhibition Fleurie 2013 WHITE The Society s Exhibition Alsace Riesling 2013 The Society s Exhibition Saint-Aubin Blanc 2013 The Society s Exhibition Sancerre 2014 ref EX-MX This offer is open until Sunday 4th October, 2015 while stocks last. EXPLORE EXHIBITION NEW WORLD CASE A 12-bottle case containing two bottles of each of the following WHITE The Society s Exhibition Limarí Chardonnay 2013 The Society s Exhibition Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014 The Society s Exhibition Tasmanian Chardonnay 2014 The Society s Exhibition Peumo Merlot 2012 The Society s Exhibition Mendoza Malbec 2013 The Society s Exhibition Alto Maipo Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 ref EX-MX EXHIBITION STARTER CASE those new to the Range A 12-bottle case containing a bottle of each of the following: The Society s Exhibition Mendoza Malbec 2013 The Society s Exhibition Fleurie 2013 The Society s Exhibition Napa Valley Merlot 2012 The Society s Exhibition Chianti Classico 2012 The Society s Exhibition Crozes Hermitage 2013 The Societys Exhibition Douro 2012 WHITE The Society s Exhibition Grüner Veltliner 2014 The Society s Exhibition Tasmanian Chardonnay 2014 The Society s Exhibition Saint-Aubin Blanc 2013 The Society s Exhibition Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014 The Society s Exhibition Alsace Gewurztraminer 2011 The Society s Exhibition Pouilly-Fumé 2012 ref EX-MX The Wine Society is a mutual organisation, so our members satisfaction is paramount. If, for any reason, you haven t enjoyed a wine we want to hear about it and will happily offer a credit, a replacement or a refund. thewinesociety.com/promise To order thewinesociety.com/exhibitionoffer