Christmas Wrapped Up Case

Voted a winner by our Wine Champions panel of tasters this year, 'lovely tangy flavours` abounded in this pale, dry, zesty sherry from Sanlúcar de Barrameda. A bracing invitation to the Atlantic Ocean, and a plate of shellfish.

This is exactly what modern, gorgeous Rioja is all about. A full, plump and generously fruity red from a new young team who own vineyards in the southern part of the region.

Ch La Haille Bordeaux Superieur 2018

Three generations of the Jaume family farm some 200 acres of vineyard in the southern Rhône village of Vinsobres. The climate here is influenced by Alpine foothills so that cooling breezes play on the vines, preserving fresh fruit flavours in the wines. Easy-drinking, yet full-flavoured and food friendly and a Decanter World Wine Awards bronze medal winner 2021.

The second vintage from Esporão's new Vinho Verde estate in northern Portugal. Pretty bottle, pretty wine, delicate but with plenty of citrus and fresh tropical fruit.

The run of top-notch vintages in Austria is really showing through, with few finer than this wonderfully refreshing grü-v. Lime zest and minerality shine through, making this a food-friendly white par excellence. A Wine Champion in 2022.

This Fiano stood out in our 2021 Wine Champions blind tasting and it`s easy to see why. With peach and apricot flavours, an intense yet refreshing style, this characterful Sicilian white is easy to enjoy by the glass or with a range of dishes.

A wine from the Symington family's organically certified vineyards in Portugal's Douro Valley. Rich, smooth and ready to go, it needs no decanting, just a plate of cheese, a comfortable sofa and willing friends.

This marriage of two Rhône grape varieties from the Minervois-Saint-Chinian border is now a firm and deserving member favourite. Fresh, round and moreishly fruity white wine from the deep south of France.

A fresh, fragrant and delicious 100% moschofilero that’s brimming with lime-zest, stone-fruits and rosehips on the nose, with zingy acidity and an underlying spicy character on the palate. A real taste of Greece that punches well above its price-tag. A Decanter World Wine Awards silver medal winner 2021.

A fittingly friendly and deservedly popular Champion from California’s Pedroncelli family. A soft, ripe and expressive blend of merlot, syrah and zinfandel, its juicy raspberry and blackberry fruit and luxurious mocha and vanilla notes conspired to earn a comfortable victory.

Prosecco is a fantastic choice when looking for a crisp, apple- and pear-scented, delicate fizz. Made for us by the expert team at Araldica, this is fresh and gentle with elderflower notes on the finish.

This is a classic, juniper-led gin made exclusively for the Wine Society by master distiller Charles Maxwell to our own bespoke recipe. The botanicals include organic coriander, angelica and orris which add layers of spice and complexity to this superb counter-top gin.

This distillery was set up by three mates looking for a dramatic career change! The company is based in Skibbereen and this is a delicate blend of grain (75%) and malt (25%) whiskey matured in bourbon casks, with a smooth style, citrus, vanilla, sultana and cracked-pepper flavours.

Vibrant Sicilian red with naturally sweet and scented, racy fruit flavour, made from organically cultivated nero d'Avola grapes from a quality-driven co-operative. A delicious burst of southern Italian sunshine.