2018 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"I bought this to make up a mixed case, it is relatively cheap at under £8 and I think some reviewers were expecting a £20 wine for their money. My view, generally preferring unoaked Chardonnay or dry Alsatian Gewürztraminer, is that it is well made, floral, well balanced acidity, fresh and with decent length. Certainly on my list of buy agains.
Stop press!!! Just seen the spell checker puts unpacked for unoaked. Never had unpacked Chardonnay!"
Mr Richard Burslem (24-Oct-2019)
"To say this wine is bone dry is an understatement! It's about as far away from your typical NZ Sauvignon as you can get. It doesn't have much charm and I can't remember the last time I had a wine this austere; it was a little like sucking a pebble. This is not an aperitif wine, but one for matching with food and the fattier the better; belly of pork springs to mind. This will do a better job stripping the grease off your palate than a swig of Mr Muscle. For God's sake don't spill any on your finest Chippendale - table that is, not some old male stripper. (WS star rating guideline: A good wine that left me feeling quite pleased with the value, and which I'd be happy to vouch for)."
Mr Nigel Skelsey (23-Sep-2019)
"Decent palate cleanser, bright and gluggable. Well priced."
Mr Andrew Sturmey (25-Aug-2019)
"Not bad but nothing special. Lacks flavour and character. No depth to it. Plonkish. Disappointing. Won't buy this again. The supermarkets' Savignons are hard to beat."
Mr Richard Gandy (30-Jul-2019)
"One of our favourite easy drinking wines. Never disappointed with it. When in doubt ....... this one please."
Mr John Robins (26-Jul-2019)
2017 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"This is an easy drinking wine consistently"
Mr Kevan A Jones (07-Apr-2019)
"Taste is such a personal thing, My wife and I love this wine. Always have a few available. Goes with most foods or none."
Mr John Robins (29-Dec-2018)
"This was an immense disapointment, I've found the New World Sauvignon Blancs much superior."
Mr Thomas Fitzgerald (19-Dec-2018)
2016 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"A cracker. For the price, I haven't tasted better. Please, get some more in!"
Mr John Carr (01-Apr-2018)
2015 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"Have found in the past some astringent Entre-Deux-Mers style wines, but this is lovely - clean and refreshing but fruity and very enjoyable."
Mr Philip Kirkley (07-Aug-2016)
2015 VINTAGE - PRESS REVIEWS
The Daily Mail (30th Jul 2016)
"
This
razor-sharp, elderflower and gooseberry-scented Sauvignon is decisive enough
to cut through a host of challenging dishes while retaining unflappable calm
including [Elizabeth David's] flavoursome Venetian risotto with green peas.
Matthew Jukes
"
joannasimon.com (27th Jul 2016)
"
Lightly
grassy, zesty, unoaked Entre-Deux-Mers sauvignon.
- Joanna Simon
"
2014 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"A nice fresh wine, enjoyable to drink and unoaked, good with or without food."
Mr David Mitchell (14-Mar-2016)
"Clean, dry and not too grassy. Very good value."
Andrew P G Wakely (22-Feb-2016)
"Bone dry and unoaked as advertised! Gooseberry and elderflower even on the nose, full flavour long lasting. Goes well with the cricket! Outstanding value."
Dr Brian Metters (17-Jun-2015)
2013 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"A really excellent first dip into The Society range. Appropriate complexity for the price. Promising, and more soon to be ordered. Good job."
Mr Paul Gillott (02-Feb-2015)
2012 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"A very pleasant surprise after too many disappointing sauvignon blanc wines. Not bone dry ,accurately labelled 2. Beautifully clear and smooth but not bland or dull. Good value and a credit to Bordeaux."
Dr John Baston (08-Jun-2013)
2009 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"Lovely clean and fresh Sauvignon and not too acidic either. Good value for money!"
Mr David Carroll (28-Jul-2011)
"Fresh, clean, very drinkable."
Mr Simon Bourke (30-Dec-2010)
"This was not a bad wine, and indeed the nose was quite nice. However, it seemed a bit weak in body and a touch bland on the palate. Not something I'd rush to order again."
Mr Richard Hinton (12-Oct-2010)
2008 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS
"I sampled two bottles of this having enjoyed the 2007. Unfortunately it only confirmed my aversion to sauvignon blanc - far too perfumed."
Mr Thomas Keane (02-Dec-2009)
"It's our house white. We've been buying it by the case for years. Always reliable, classic and delicious. Great with food, great for sharing. Value for money."
Mr Alasdair Lenman (14-Nov-2009)
"I find the Society's Bordeaux Sauvignon consistently a pleasure to drink, the quality is such that it is a completely reliable wine. You could argue that it is more of a summer wine, but I must confess that we drink it all year round! It is very fresh and has the virtue of tasting lighter than the New World equivalents. Please keep it on the range."
Mr Wilfred G Pragnell (11-Nov-2009)
"A somewhat disappointing wine. I normally drink Sauvignon Blanc (particularly Chilean) so maybe my expectations were erroneous in assuming the French wine would have similar flavours and taste. Whilst the Bordeaux is drinkable, I found it to be completing lacking in flavour."
Michael Price (11-Nov-2009)
"The crystal-clear gooseberry nose and lovely fresh acidity on the palate are mouth-watering in the best possible sense: like a good Fino Sherry, you will want to eat something after a few sips. Very dry and clean on the finish, but elegantly light and well-balanced. Bring on the seafood platter…!"
Mr Justin Crawford (12-Aug-2009)