As interpretations of fine wine evolve and shift, The Wine Society has announced a focus on the Canary Islands.  A popular holiday destination for Brits, Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria also have a thriving wine culture, said The Wine Society.  According to the retailer, a combination of ungrafted vines, volcanic soils and high-altitude viticulture produces wines defined by precision, moderate alcohol, structural…

The Wine Society previewed a series of fine wines from Australia in its press tasting yesterday (1 October), following its recent regional focus on Spain.  As part of the Society’s aim to make fine wines more accessible, the sparkling option – Dr. Edge’s Tamar Valley Tasmanian Brut Nature NV – was priced at £24.  Meanwhile, The Ripetide (2025), a Semillon-Viognier-Roussanne from the…

The Wine Society has announced the launch of a Fine Wine Spotlight as it aims to make fine wine a central pillar of its long-term plans.  Starting with the Spain Fine Wine Spotlight, set to launch on 28 July, the retailer has planned a rolling calendar of regional fine wine campaigns.  It said this is part of its…

The Wine Society is set to introduce a new series of sustainability seminars as it looks to educate its suppliers. Following the launch of its Climate and Nature Programme – a new initiative to fund sustainability projects in its suppliers’ vineyards – The Wine Society will now look to support producers further by providing sessions on key components of sustainable viticulture. Four…