Big and Spicy Reds Case

There’s a reason this claret has been a Society favourite for decades, and the 2019 is superb: proper Médoc finesse, ripe yet fresh fruit and balance.

A fruit-forward, juicy and quaffable red. The name was conjured up because this wine is sourced from both banks of the Rhône, with the grenache coming mainly from the left and the syrah from the village of Daumazan, near the Pont du Gard, on the right bank. A great value red that can be enjoyed with or without food. Perfect pairing with barbecued meats and pizza.

A 2026 Wine Champion, where as one taster said, ‘in a line-up of fruity, charming reds, this just had a bit more depth.’ A bramble-packed South African blend of shiraz, mourvèdre, cinsault and carignan, this comes from an amazing vintage. Others praised its ‘pure, vibrant fruit’, ‘lovely dark berries’ and friendly tannins.

Rioja is Spain's pre-eminent wine region, renowned for its graceful, stylish wines, mainly from the tempranillo grape. The Society's Rioja is made in the classic, traditional style that Society members so adore. It is an exclusive blend from the team behind Cosme Palacio, located in Laguardia of Rioja Alta. Blended from a selection of their best barrels, this comforting crianza spends 15 months in a combination of French and American oak, which gives it its signature vanilla, savoury, spicy character. The fruit is juicy and polished with dark plums and red cherries. No wonder members keep coming back for more! The label for this member favourite pays homage to the cooperage tools that are used to make the traditional vessels the wine is aged in, which is so important to achieving this beloved style.

Round and plummy Chilean carmenère from organic vineyards. One of our Wine Society Pioneers of wine production that is as sustainable as possible, the inspirational eco-friendly Emiliana focuses on maintaining healthy, living soils in all their vineyards, through sustainable agronomic practises. The result is that their vineyards teem with natural life, a perfect blend of predators and prey that forms a balanced vineyard ecosystem. The ‘Silbador' itself is an insect-eating bird found in the vineyards whose presence means that Emiliana do not have to use pesticides on their vines and other crops. Certified Carbon Neutral for the first time in 2008, Emiliana are now IMO, BCORP and Fairtrade certified too. People are important here. with staff guaranteed fair wages and treatment, college scholarships, allotments, profits from the sale of the produce of vineyard beehives and olive groves. Local schools are provided with computer and internet access. It's wonderful stuff.

Packed with bright, juicy brambly fruit, red cherry and plum, with savoury spice notes bringing complexity, this Italian red is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Plush and generous with montepulciano's signature freshness to balance the sweet ripe-fruit character.