Members' Favourites Reds

Deeply coloured, generous Bordeaux merlot from a family-owned property on the border of Montagne and Lussac Saint-Emilion with soft ripe tannins and hints of black cherry and spice.

Generous and spicy South African blend of shiraz and mourvèdre with floral perfume, enhanced on the palate by notes of forest fruits, cassis and spice.

Ripe, plummy, no-frills Chilean merlot offered at an attractive price for the quality.

A flattering and expressive Rioja full of vanilla and red-fruit flavour made in the oaky style. It is consistently a favourite of members' year after year. Navajas get their hands on some of the finest fruit from Rioja`s best vineyards. They used to sell the fruit on to the big names, including CVNE, but now, wisely, have decided to keep it for themselves.

A stunning, fruit-packed wine with easy charm. 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.

This Chilean carmenère is a good entry-level example of this variety, with its black-pepper nose and ripe, juicy and succulent palate.

The 2024 vintage marks a return to the classic Laborie blend of carignan and grenache, with a splash of merlot adding suppleness. Brilliant value southern French red delivering fresh, uncomplicated fruit and soft tannins.

A well-rounded, soft, fruity red from the Languedoc. There's a touch of spice that creates a little complexity. Great value.

Popular well-rounded Loire pinot, light and fresh, with bright, red-berry and cherry fruit. Best served on the cooler side, this is an easy-drinking lunchtime red.

Brilliant, fruity and fresh-tasting red made from cabernet franc and malbec, both of which work well in the heat of the Languedoc. The balance is lovely and the fruit flavours are reminiscent of raspberry and plum. Great value.

We are thrilled that star producer Paul Jaboulet Aîné produce this wine exclusively for The Wine Society. Richly flavoured and fruity but always fresh from the slopes of Mont Ventoux. This member favourite is predominately grenache with a little syrah in the blend. Expect a delicious palate of ripe red berries, liqourice and a touch of spice.

This popular Veneto red's opulent rich style is achieved by partial natural air-drying of the grapes (a mix of merlot and corvina) to add richness. Black cherry and leather on the nose, with more spice developing on the palate and finish.