A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE

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1 A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE Bordeaux is the world s largest fine wine region, and few people know its highways and byways better than our buyer Tim Sykes. Thanks to our long-standing relationships with some of the region s world-famous châteaux, we are uniquely able to provide an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour that money just can t buy. Three winning members and their guests will join Tim as he visits some of his favourite properties sampling both the latest vintages and some very special older ones too. Also included: travel between London Luton and Bordeaux, all accommodation, meals and ground transport in France. The tour will take place from 3rd to 6th July, Find out more at: thewinesociety.com/win To read about past buyers tours to Tuscany, Portugal, Burgundy, Champagne, Rioja and the Rhône visit: thewinesociety.com/prizetrips HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A day in the Médoc visiting and meeting the owners and winemakers of Château Palmer and Château Léoville Barton. A tasting and lunch at Château Batailley. A tasting and dinner with members of the Sichel family at Château Angludet in Margaux. A morning on the Right Bank including a visit to the Moueix family s Château Lafleur Pétrus in Pomerol and Château de Pitray in the Castillon. Dinner at Domaine de Chevalier in the Graves and a tasting at Château Climens in Barsac, hosted by the owners. HOW TO RECOMMEND A NEW MEMBER Recommend online at: thewinesociety.com/win Telephone Member Services on: Complete the application form in this brochure You will receive one entry in the prize draw for each member you recommend who joins by midnight on Sunday 7th May, A chance to explore the recently opened Cité du Vin, Bordeaux s impressive new wine museum. Château Palmer in Margaux For full terms and conditions on prize draw please visit thewinesociety.com/prizeterms NMAPR17

2 SIX REASONS TO JOIN THE WINE SOCIETY 1 THE BEST OF THE WORLD S VINEYARDS AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES One of our early aims was that: Wines will be sold at the lowest possible price. So you can buy from our extensive range of wines from the best of the world s vineyards from 5.25 to more than 500 a bottle; with over 300 wines 7.95 or less. The Wine Society is the least pretentious, best-value, most comprehensive, most honest mail-order wine merchant The whole winedrinking world should join It is unrivalled Malcolm Gluck, Conde Nast Traveller 2 DISCOVER NEW WINES Mutuality frees our buyers to explore the wine world selecting on taste alone, and their thrill of discovery is matched only by their pleasure in sharing their finds with members. We work hard to develop long and fruitful relationships with the most capable winemakers, providing members access to many highly soughtafter wines. The Wine Society is constantly probing the four corners of the Earth for new taste experiences Oz Clarke s Wine Buying Guide

3 3 BUY WITH COMPLETE CONFIDENCE All our wines have honest and clear tasting descriptions. Our wine advisers can answer any of your queries, from choosing the right bottle to matching food and wine. The range of pre-mixed cases offers you a variety of wines, each with detailed wine notes. Our Society and Exhibition wines offer benchmark quality so you can try with absolute confidence. For complete peace of mind all our wines are covered by The Society s Promise thewinesociety.com/promise 4 VALUE FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP A business model that places pleasure before profit means that we do not need to inflate margins or chase growth for its own sake. We price our wines transparently and fairly at sustainable everyday prices and we maintain them as low as we can for as long as we can. To view our Value Charter in full visit thewinesociety.com/value... a simply superb collection of wines at bargain prices. Madness not to join Victoria Moore, Daily Telegraph 5 PLEASURE BEFORE PROFIT As a co-operative our success is measured by member satisfaction rather than by profit and any trading surpluses are used to enhance our services and prices. This also means that the buyers are tasked only with finding high-quality, interesting and good-value wines from around the world from producers who share their passion for quality. 6 OUTSTANDING SERVICE A nationwide delivery service UK delivery is free of charge for orders of at least12 bottles or 75. Dedicated and knowledgeable staff at the end of the phone for help and advice. No tedious push-button menus and delays! Tastings and events more than 100 events a year across the UK. Members Reserves optimum, excellent-value storage for your wines. Cellar Showroom visit Stevenage for on-the-spot purchases or to collect pre-ordered wines. Enter the draw at thewinesociety.com/win

4 C. The new member pack Please let us know if you would like the welcome pack to be sent to an address other than the new members. Name and Address Postcode New members will receive the pack approximately four working days after receipt of the application form. If you would like us to hold the pack and other contact from The Society until a later date, please indicate this below. Please hold the pack until (Please enter date you would like us to post the pack) Please enter date after which we should start contacting the new member. D. Gift messages All gifts of membership are sent with a Wine Society card showing the name of the proposer. Please indicate here if you would like to include a personal message instead. Message From E. Where did you hear about us? PLEASE TICK BOX Via an existing member Media publication which one? Wine Society event Three Wine Men Wine Gang Internet Other please specify F. Share payment Card number: Expiry date: Security Code: (the last three digits of the number on the reverse of your card) Name as on card: Cardholder s address: Postcode Cost of one Wine Society share 40 ( 20 nominal value + 20 premium) Cardholder s signature: Date: / / Please return the completed form to the address below. Registered as: The International Exhibition Co-operative Wine Society Limited, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2BT

5 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP Probably the best wine move you ll ever make Jane MacQuitty, The Times The cost of a lifetime share in The Wine Society is 40, with no ongoing fees or obligation to purchase. Please note that joint applications are not available and that dates of birth and addresses will be validated. If you are applying for your own share, please complete sections A, B, C, E & F If you are buying a share as a gift, please complete all sections A. New member details PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS Title First Name(s) Surname Address Postcode Daytime Tel. No. Evening Tel. No. Date of Birth** I confirm that I am over 18. I agree to abide by The Wine Society Rules* and will not disclose my share number or allow my share to be used by anyone else under 18. Signature (Not required if a gift) B. Current member details Please enter the details of the person recommending The Society to the new member. If no one has recommended you, please leave this section blank. Name of current member Share Number or postcode If membership is a gift, please tick this box I confirm that the new member is over 18 years of age and will accept a share subject to the Rules of The Wine Society. Signature Contact details if we have a query about this application Daytime Tel. No * To find out more visit thewinesociety.com/rules ** Mandatory - membership is only available and sales of alcohol can only be made to those over 18 years of age.

6 PUTTING MEMBERS BEFORE PROFIT The Society is unique in the wine trade because it is owned by and sells only to its members. This means that we can concentrate wholly on what s important: providing you with delicious wines and excellent service at the best possible prices. As a mutual, membership satisfaction is paramount; maximising profit is not. The Society aims to provide the best overall value of any wine merchant. We define good value as a combination of price, quality and service. Our buying team is briefed only to purchase wines which excite them from producers who share their passion for quality at every price. Members tell us that the primary benefit of membership is access to our range: 1,500 wines from every corner of the world, to suit every pocket and palate. Being a member-owned organisation, success is measured by member satisfaction. Our team of telephone advisers and Showroom staff are trained to serve members needs, not to increase sales. The Wine Society is big enough to benefit from economies of scale yet small enough to be able to buy from small, family-run wine producers who make some of our best wines. Long and fruitful associations with the most capable winemakers in the trade give us unique access to many highly sought after wines. THE SOCIETY S PROMISE Uncork with confidence 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

7 THE UK S BEST-KEPT WINE SECRET Kate Hilpern, The Independent, 12th December 2015 The Wine Society wins almost every wineclub award going because its range and quality of wine, coupled with the ordering and delivery experience, is outstanding. You start with a one off payment of 40 for a share in the company and life membership, then you can place your orders for as little or as much wine as you like. Jane Claire, Liverpool Echo, 10th October 2015 The Wine Society, always a shoo-in for great wines at great prices. Tom Doorley, evoke.ie, 4th April 2016 The Wine Society, the UK cooperative that offers a stunning range of wines at very fair prices to its members. thewinegang.com, 1st April 2016 Fiona Beckett, The Guardian, 15th August 2015 I m aware that I bang on about the Wine Society a fair bit, but it really is hard to beat for value for money, or qualité/prix, as the French more expressively put it. One of our favourite retailers... Joining The Society requires a 40 fee for a lifetime share or membership, which includes 20 off your first order and a full package of services, including a wide-ranging programme of tastings. As a non-profit co-operative, prices are always competitive, so you save money as soon as you order. NMAPR17

8 WIN A TRIP THAT MONEY CAN T BUY BORDEAUX THE EXCLUSIVE INSIDE TRACK WITH SOCIETY BUYER TIM SYKES Recommend a wine-loving friend, colleague or family member for membership, or buy as a gift, before 7th May, 2017 and you ll be in with the chance to win the wine-trip of a lifetime, joining buyer Tim Sykes on an exclusive three-day trip to some of his favourite Bordeaux châteaux. NMAPR17 thewinesociety.com/win