Wine Society whitewash - evil plot or careless journalism?

It's no surprise that wine writers and journalists almost unanimously sing the Wine Society's praises. After all, here is a retailer which does not have profit as its primary motive, is entirely owned by its members and exists purely "to make available to members the highest possible quality of wines and services at the best possible prices." But just how widespread is support amongst the critics, and is the wine press in danger of losing its objectivity? From Jancis Robinson, this April: "The UK-based Wine Society continued its biannual tradition of showing off the great value it offers its members". From Jamie Goode's site over the past few months:  "Two cracking Marlborough Sauvignons", "the remarkable tenerife wines of suertes del marques" or "A lovely Kalecic Karasi from Turkey" - all wines from the society's list but not all exclusive to it, something not made clear on the site. Here's Oz Clarke in Jan 2012: "The quality of their Sherries alone would be an excellent reason to jo…