November Club Rouge ~ We aimed for maximum drinkability: plenty of hedonistic purple-tinged fruit, along with a hint of wild herbs and lovely lavender and violet notes.

Black olive, fig, and rosemary abound in this easy-to-love, soulful southern Rhône red.

The flavors are mostly deep and dark—stones, licorice, black olive, and blackberry—but the frame is lithe.

Stony and smoky, and full of garrigue and black cherry, it is an epic wine that opens up wonderfully now.

Grenache is joined by Syrah and a drop of Mourvèdre to create this delightful everyday red scented of herbes de Provence and ripe black cherry.

The palate is dense and ripe, yet wonderfully smooth and elegant. Racines seems to tap into the history of Les Pallières, the prestige and the high-toned elegance.

It beckons you to follow Maxime-François’s advice: “Drink it when you are very, very thirsty!”

This thirst-quenching, bright, and plummy red is enhanced with a little bit of chill and perfect for grillables.

Leydiers at Domaine de Durban are particularly proud of their Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, a vin doux naturel, as they are among the last to craft it in the traditional style.

Dark-fruited, with fresh acidity and stony tannins, it’s about as versatile as reds come from the south of France.