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Jean-Paul Brun, Terres Dorées Beaujolais L’Ancien 2018A ripe and juicy Beaujolais from the southern slopes of Terres Dorées, famed for the golden-ochre stone used in local construction. The berry notes and fresh, inviting acidity in this wine will lift the bird and meet the cranberry sauce head on. Drink now to 2022. 12.5%ref CT-BJ8061£11.95 bottle | £143 dozen

Spätburgunder, Markgräfl erland, Martin Wassmer 2016Pinot noir ripens to perfection these days in Germany’s warmer Baden region, making it a heavenly match for a traditional roast. Elegant and fi nely grained with ripe-cherry notes and savoury undertones, this is an absolute snip for Burgundy lovers. Drink now to 2024. 13.5%ref CT-GE12331£14.50 bottle | £174 dozen

Muga Reserva, Rioja 2015Traditional Rioja, reliably delivered by Muga. 2015 was an outstanding vintage here, as demonstrated by the youthful fruit, fi rm but ripe tannins and baking-spice complexity which can handle piquant stuffi ng or sides. Decant for an hour or two before serving. Drink now to 2028. 14%ref CT-SP14501£16 bottle | £192 dozen

Sobon Estate Rocky Top Amador County Zinfandel 2017Abundant dark fruits, notes of chocolate and Golden State warmth transform an essentially lean meat, for all the lavish basting it gets, into something truly sumptuous while putting sprouts in their place. Decant before serving to get those fl avours going. Drink now to 2025. 14.5%ref CT-US8521 s£16 bottle | £192 dozen

First Press Napa Cabernet 2017From vines around the Oak Knoll region, in the cooler southern valley fl oor of the Napa Valley, this is seductive stuff, with lovely cassis and vanilla aromas and concentrated plum, blackberry and mocha fl avours that mops up punchy, peppery greens. Drink now to 2022. 14.5%ref CT-US8801£19 bottle | £228 dozen

Blason d’Issan Margaux 2011The second wine of a Margaux classed growth, in a vintage at peak drinking pleasure now is a very smart buy. Refi ned, cedary claret to relish, not only with the festive bird, but a rib of beef or pheasant too. Drink now to 2021. 13%ref CT-CM18821£25 bottle | £300 dozen

Red Wines for Duck and GooseHigh in fat and big on fl avour, these demand bright acidity to underpin the fruit concentration also needed to do fowl justice. Italy, with its distinctive dryness and lovely opulent fruit, scores well.

Aglianico del Vulture Armand, Alovini 2016A Wine Champion in our blind tastings this year, this brooding delight from a beautifully balanced vintage upholds aglianico as southern Italy’s greatest grape variety. The dark fruit and supple tannins of this polished, ripe, distinctive red are a perfect foil for pheasant, grouse or goose. Decant. Drink now to 2026. 14%ref CT-IT27621£16 bottle | £192 dozen

The Society’s ExhibitionBarbaresco 2015The immediate charm and obvious potential of nebbiolo in a lovely vintage are evident in the haunting red-fruit fragrance backed by cherry and plum sweetness, body and length. Two-thirds of the fruit comes from Nervo for its powerful bouquet, the rest from Pajoré, adding great depth. Drink now to 2025. 14.5%ref CT-IT24761£29 bottle | £348 dozen

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Reds for Turkey and all the TrimmingsThe trick with turkey is to focus, not on this most forgiving of birds, but on the trimmings. Cue rich fruit,supportive acidity and suppleness, whatever the colour (read on for turkey-friendly whites).

Good wine has a way of weaving memories, so why not make this a December to remember?It’s time to indulge, with food-friendly bottles that will elevate any seasonal dinner to something a bit special. Whether it’s turkey on the table or something more adventurous, we’ve handpicked this selection of treats to cover everycelebration imaginable while delivering crackingvalue for money.

So uncork the joy, and raise a glass to a Christmas wellspent, with bottles you’ll remember with pleasure.

Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert, Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2013An icon of the northern Rhône, rightly held in the same regard as La Chapelle by Jaboulet owners, the Frey family. This is densely packed and concentrated with black fruit and well-judged oak from 500-litre casks which favour fruit over wood. Outstanding now, but famously ageworthy. Drink now to 2028. 13%ref CT-RH38431£26 bottle | £312 dozen

Red Wines, Red Meat Honey glaze and clove studs makes a festive ham a tricky customer, but a red that packs plenty of lively, insistent fruit and spicy undertones should cope. Beef, lamb and pork, whether simply cooked or spiked with exotic fl avours, have just two demands – concentration and grip.

Red Wines for Fish or Vegetarian DishesIt’s not colour but weight that ensures harmony between plate and glass: bright, medium-bodied reds lift oily fi sh and the earthy fl avours of seasonal fungi, roots and pulses too.

Geyerhof StockWerk Zweigelt, Kremstal 2017This Austrian classic has a hint of violet among its bright, juicy, crushed red-fruit fl avours, and a twist of blackcurrant and spice which will add a vivacious note to baked gammon. A great Boxing Day staple too. Drink now to 2021. 12%ref CT-AA2651 s£12.95 bottle | £155 dozen

The Society’s Exhibition McLaren Vale GSM 2015Made exclusively for us by d’Arenberg’s peerless Chester Osborn, the time-honoured and ample-bodied triumvirate of grenache, shiraz and mourvèdre is pitch-perfect with a saddle of venison, leg of lamb or spiced gammon. Drink now to 2022. 14.5%ref CT-AU19671 s£13.95 bottle | £167 dozen

Susana Balbo Private Edition Blend for The Wine Society 2016Balancing the fi rmness of petit verdot, blackcurrant fruit of cabernet sauvignon and savoury cedar notes of cabernet franc, this bold Argentine respectfully suggests a prime rib of beef. Decant for a couple of hours before serving. Drink now to 2022. 13.5%ref CT-AR3631£13.95 bottle | £167 dozen

Marqués de Casa Concha Etiqueta Negra DO Puente Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Exclusive to us, a sophisticated, cedary and elegant blend of cabernet sauvignon (60%), cabernet franc (32%) and petit verdot (8%), grown at high altitude and matured for 16 months in barriques. A versatile Chilean red for mains and cheeseboards. Decant. Drink now to 2033. 13.5%ref CT-CE10311£16.50 bottle | £198 dozen

Gigondas Première Cuvée, Cave de Gigondas 2015A full-bodied, savoury red Rhône that has gained complexity and suppleness after a few years in our cellar. Pair the plummy, spicy fl avours with pigs in blankets or spicy sausage rolls and samosas. Drink now to 2021. 15%ref CT-RH53891£17 bottle | £204 dozen

Rosso di Montalcino, PoggioAntico 2016Ripe, spicy and brimming with youthful fruit, this baby Brunello is a delightful preview of a great vintage, eager to please and charming but with time in hand. If you can’t wrestle a Tuscan wild boar, try a stuffed shoulder of good pork. Decant. Drink now to 2021. 14%ref CT-IT24721£24 bottle | £288 dozen

Chinon ‘Le Logis de la Bouchardière Les Clos’, Domaine Serge et Bruno Sourdais 2015From an 80-year-old vineyard, a strikingly concentrated, but eminently drinkable cabernet franc for whole fi sh; or vegetable gratins. Drink now to 2024. 13%ref CT-LO13771£12.50 bottle | £150 dozen

Sancerre Rouge, Domaine Serge Laloue 2017This delicate Loire pinot noir is the last word in elegance, with precise red-fruit fl avours that will lift the unctuous fl esh of poached salmon or the richness of creamy wild mushrooms packed into a brioche bun. Drink now to 2023. 13%ref CT-LO15091£18.50 bottle | £222 dozen

Slow Wine: Reds for ContemplationSome wines hit the palate running, slip down effortlessly and take their leave: others need to be savoured slowly. Decant these two for a couple of hours in advance and give yourself time to enjoy their evolution in the glass.

Château Citran, Haut-Médoc 2010Like the peacock on the label, this is claret to grab your attention and retain it, while its elegance and complexity kick in. Generous and long, and lifted by a refreshing blood-orange tang and savoury edge it’s a blend of 55% merlot, 42% cabernet and 3% cabernet franc, from the outstanding 2010 vintage. Drink now to 2024. 13.5%ref CT-CM23141£24 bottle | £288 dozen

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Albourne Estate Bacchus, Sussex 2018One of the best examples of bacchus on the market. This is crisp, dry, accomplished white with delicate elderfl ower and lemon-rind aromas to prime the palate for good things to come. Drink now to 2021. 12%ref CT-EN1361 s�£14.95 bottle | £179 dozen

Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis Sainte-Claire 2018Brocard makes some of the most classic and invigorating wines in Chablis. Lees ageing fi lls out the mid-palate, leaving the crystalline purity intact. Serve with seafood for a stylish starter. Drink now to 2023. 12.5%ref CT-BU72721 �£14.95 bottle | £179 dozen

Greywacke Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018Unique amongst Marlborough sauvignons, Kevin Judd’s opulent white has striking aromas of pink grapefruit, lemon and peach. Lovely on its own but concentrated enough to take on exotic fl avours and piquant sheep’s milk cheeses. Drink now to 2022. 13%ref CT-NZ10651 s�£17.50 bottle | £210 dozen

Soalheiro Primeiras Vinhas Alvarinho, Vinho Verde 2018The primeiras vinhas are old vines, here in their forties, which deliver the expected greater depth and complexity, but displayed in an exquisitely refi ned, pristine white with fl oral aromas and crystalline freshness. Glorious on its own or with nuts and olives. Drink now to 2025. 13%ref CT-PW7761 �£21 bottle | £252 dozen

Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, Domaine Rousset 2017The village of Larnage is famous for its white clay (kaolin) soils, used in the making of porcelain. White grape varieties like it too, such as this full-fl avoured marsanne. Velvetiness is a term usually applied to reds, but it’s here, thanks to the added weight of the 2017 vintage. Decant for 30 minutes before serving. Drink now to 2022. 13%ref CT-RH51111 �£15.50 bottle | £186 dozen

Wachenheimer Riesling ‘R’ Bürklin-Wolf 2015An outstanding example of dry German riesling from one of the top producers in the Palatinate, and from an outstanding 2015 vintage to boot. This delicious dry white has been kept in cask on its lees for an additional two years, giving added concentration. Drink now to 2027. 12.5%ref CT-GE12201 �£16.50 bottle | £198 dozen

Whites for Goose or HamBoth riesling and pinot gris have a natural affi nity with pork, but their combination of richness and raciness makes them excellent partners for goose; too.

Enlivening WhitesRefreshing whites to servestraight from the fridge withstarters or canapés.

Pinot Gris ‘Roche Calcaire’, Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2016A silky, seductively smooth Alsace pinot gris from fruit grown predominantly on chalky soils for fi nesse and complexity, this is rich, fl avoursome and discreetly spicy and well matched to exotic seasonings and rubs. Drink now to 2026. 12%ref CT-AL14821 �£20 bottle | £240 dozen

Whites for TurkeyAs with the reds, the secret to taming those myriad trimmings is concentrated fruit and greater weight and complexity.

Château de Beauregard, Saint-Véran 2016Frédéric Burrier’s naturally ripe, unoaked Mâconnais from a cool vineyard is pitch perfect. Tank fermented to keep its freshness, it’s delicious with or without food. Drink now to 2022. 12.5%ref CT-BU66861 �£16.50 bottle | £198 dozen

Fess Parker Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2017Unashamedly rich and mellow Santa Barbara chardonnay, scented with baked apple, pear and peach with lovely freshness on the palate and a little vanilla coming through on the fi nish. Big and bold but perfectly balanced. Drink now to 2021. 14%ref CT-US8131 s�£17 bottle | £204 dozen

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Niepoort Dry White PortWe love this dry white Port for its character and versatility. Rich and complex without being cloying, it makes a deliciously refreshing aperitif on its own or a classy Portonic too. 20%ref CT-PN221 �£14.95 bottle | £179 dozen

The Society’s Exhibition Crusted Port, Bottled 2013Bottled by Symington Family Estates in 2013, this new blend comprises three earlier vintages. Intense in colour, voluptuous and rich, with the aromas of ripe black fruits, further enhanced by the start of more herbal, woody notes, this offers velvety texture and great length. A worthy cheeseboard partner. Decant to remove the ‘crust’. Drink now to 2030. 20%ref CT-PN231 �£17 bottle | £204 dozen

Blandy’s Verdelho, 10 Years Old 50clGorgeous medium-sweet Madeira, with hints of caramel and coffee, lovely acidity and extraordinary depth of fl avour. Serve lightly chilled with mince pies for elevenses, or with a good, nutty hard cheese, after dinner. If any leftovers make it back to the fridge, it will keep fresh for several weeks. 19%ref CT-MA231 �£19.50 50cl bottle | £234 dozen

The Society’s Exhibition English Sparkling Wine NVOur elegantly dry homegrown fi zz, made for The Society by Ridgeview Estate, International Wine Challenge Winemaker of the Year in 2018. The grapes and method are classic Champagne, the location Sussex. Quality that transcends patriotism! 12%ref CT-SG2741 �£23 bottle | £276 dozen

Celebrations and Fortifi cationsStylish beginnings and mellow endings for festive meals.

Whites for Vegetarian and Fish DishesLet punchy produce and full-fl avoured ingredients take centre stage with these elegantly crafted white wines. Fruit is the key here: high-defi nition fl avours that can absorb everything from kimchi to sriracha while playing a blinder with a classic beurre blanc sauce.

Sancerre Cuvée Silex, Domaine Serge Laloue 2017Franck Laloue’s top unoaked cuvée in a great Loire vintage. Concentrated but fresh, perfumed and long, its fi ne palate is infl uenced by the high proportion of grapes grown in fl int soils. An elegant, restrained style of sauvignon, with a grassy, vegetal undertone. Drink now to 2023. 13.5%ref CT-LO14931 �£19 bottle | £228 dozenAlso available in magnums: LO14934

Warwick Professor Black, Western Cape 2017An award-winning Bordeaux-style blend of cool, Darling region sauvignon blanc, for its passionfruit aromas, with Elgin semillon for its delicious citrus notes, all barrel-fermented in large cask to round out the fl avour. A big, rich, versatile white for the table. Drink now to 2022. 14%ref CT-SA13961 �£20 bottle | £240 dozen

Soave Classico Calvarino,Pieropan 2017For a white guaranteed to be all right on the night, our money’s on Pieropan’s organically grown Soave, a true food-matching chameleon. Not for nothing is the vertiginous vineyard called ‘Little Calvary’, with its extraordinary basalt soils that give the wine striking concentration and fi nesse. Not one to overplay its hand with loud bouquet and ferocious attack, its steel and quiet persistence won’t let you down. Drink now to 2027. 12.5%ref CT-IT28221 �£20 bottle | £240 dozen

Vouvray Demi-Sec, Domaine de Pouvray 2000Unearthed from a cellar in Vernou, this is timeless chenin blanc in the old-fashioned off-dry style, with earthy fl avours of mushroom, quince, crab apple and a certain soft-pillow charm. Stunning on its own or with soft or runny cheeses, and a revelation with the – inevitable – leftover turkey curry. Drink this year and next. 12%ref CT-LO15081 �£24 bottle | £288 dozen

Alfred Gratien Brut 2006A generous yet elegant chardonnay-rich vintage Champagne, with a touch of fl int, toast and lemon rind. This vintage marked the handing of the family baton to chef de cave Nicolas Jaeger, fourth-generation cellarmaster and another Winemaker of the Year, according to France’s prestigious Guide Hachette. Drink now to 2026. 12.5%ref CT-CH3981 �£42 bottle | £504 dozen

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Seasonal Reds to ImpressSix stylish reds sure to impress you and your guests alike.A six-bottle case containing one bottle of each of the following:

• Muga Reserva, Rioja 2015• Susana Balbo Private Edition Blend for The Wine

Society 2016• Gigondas Première Cuvée, Cave de Gigondas 2015• Blason d’Issan Margaux 2011• Sobon Estate Rocky Top Amador County

Zinfandel 2017• The Society’s Exhibition McLaren Vale GSM 2015

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Seasonal Celebration CaseA delectable mixed six that will light up any Christmas party.A six-bottle case containing one bottle of each of the following:

Red• Château Citran, Haut-Médoc 2010• Aglianico del Vulture Armand, Alovini 2016• Muga Reserva, Rioja 2015White• Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis Sainte-Claire 2018• Greywacke Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018Sparkling• The Society’s Exhibition English Sparkling Wine NV

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The Smart Classic Dozen Twelve good reasons to rememberChristmas 2019.A 12-bottle case containing one bottle of each of the following:

Red• Geyerhof StockWerk Zweigelt, Kremstal 2017• Aglianico del Vulture Armand, Alovini 2016• Jean-Paul Brun, Terres Dorées Beaujolais

L’Ancien 2018• Marqués de Casa Concha Etiqueta Negra

DO Puente Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2016• Spätburgunder, Markgräfl erland, Martin

Wassmer 2016• Sancerre Rouge, Domaine Serge Laloue 2017White• Château de Beauregard, Saint-Véran 2016 • Fess Parker Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2017• Soave Classico Calvarino, Pieropan 2017• Wachenheimer Riesling “R” Bürklin-Wolf 2015• Greywacke Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018• Albourne Estate Bacchus, Sussex 2018

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Three Classic Christmas Reds Celebrate the season with a trio of exceptional French classics.A three-bottle case containing one bottle of each of the following:

• Château Citran, Haut-Médoc 2010• Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert, Paul

Jaboulet Aîné 2013• Sancerre Rouge, Domaine Serge Laloue 2017

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The Christmas SpreadThree clever multi-taskers to see you throughthe most important dinner of the year!A six-bottle case containing two bottles of each of the following:

• The Society’s Exhibition English Sparkling Wine NV• Château de Beauregard, Saint-Véran 2016• Sobon Estate Rocky Top Amador County

Zinfandel 2017

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