About The Wine Society

Welcome to The Wine Society, the world’s oldest member-owned community of wine lovers. Since 1874 we’ve been doing business differently, putting our members before profit to ensure fairer bottle prices for both the people that enjoy them, and for those who make them. Because we don’t need to keep external shareholders happy, we’re able to put profits back into lower prices and services, so you get exceptional quality in every bottle you buy with us.

About us

We believe in honest pricing every day of the year. Find out more about our member-first pricing policy.

Starting as a way to avoid a diplomatic incident in 1874, The Wine Society is now the world’s oldest wine-selling co-operative.

Meet our expert buying team and some of the talented winemakers they’ve uncovered from across the globe.

Getting more from your membership

When you join The Wine Society you’ll get access to far more than just great wines – our Tastings & Events programme, online guides and inspiration, plus access to our Community will help you get the most out of whatever’s in your glass.

Discover the delights of food and wine matching, take a deep dive into a favourite region and more with our calendar of live and online events.

Expertise, advice, recipes and hot topics; we have everything you need and ever wanted to know about wine, and then more!

Connect with fellow members on our online Community, where you can swap tips, seek advice and take part in exclusive events.

Become a member today

Join over 170,000 members and get access to over 1,400 selected wines from around the world, at every day low prices throughout the year because we're a not-for-profit organisation.

Lifetime membership

£20 off your first order
Free name-the-day and next day delivery for your first year
Fairly priced wines all year round

£40 /

One-off cost with no further fees or obligation to buy

Join today

Gift membership

Got a wine-loving friend or family member? Give a lifetime of great wine with a gift membership.

They'll get £20 off their first order and access to our amazing range of wines from around the world.

£40 /

Give a friend membership of our award-winning not-for-profit wine co-operative.

Buy membership as a gift

Our services

Want to start a cellar of fine wine, reserve a case of something special for future enjoyment or simply receive regular deliveries of delicious buyer-picked wines? Our services and plans make it easy to get enjoy your wine, your way.

By joining one of our wine plans, you'll receive regular selections of delicious wines, to enjoy now or for laying down to age further.

Secure your share of in-demand wines before they’re bottled with our popular en primeur service.

More than 20,000 members choose to store their wines in our temperature-controlled storage facility.

Our awards

While our members’ satisfaction is what matters most, it’s always a great thrill to be recognised by awards panels for the wines and services we offer. It also helps us to spread the word and encourage new members to join us and helps our Society continue to thrive.

Our awards

About membership

Learn more about how our unique society of wine lovers is run, including more about our Committee and leadership team.

When you join The Society you’re not just a customer – you get a say in how our unique business is run.

The Society Rules, legalities, and more information about holding a share.

Find out about our AGM announcements, Annual Reviews, buyers’ reports & financial statements.

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