 With over 40 branches across Australia, a comprehensive website and presence on the internet since even before the web, numerous additional services and over 1.3 million lifetime members, the Co-op is more than just a bookshop.The Wine Society (Australian Wine Consumers’ Co-operative Society Limited), established in 1946, now has over 58,000 members.It also sources and sells premium wines under the Society label, runs comprehensive wine education courses and recognises excellence from young winemakers.