Eloquesta ‘10th Anniversary Edition’ Shiraz Petit Verdot 2018 from Mudgee is a seriously special, hand‑made celebration wine, built from vine‑ripened Shiraz and Petit Verdot and given an extraordinary four years of extra‑long barrel ageing for depth, perfume and sheer indulgence. It’s a big‑hearted, artisan red that feels both luxurious and lovingly old‑school.

In the glass, Eloquesta Shiraz Petit Verdot ‘10th Anniversary Edition’ 2018 shows blueberry, overripe plums, violets, spice, gingerbread and mixed sweet flowers on the nose, rolling into dark berry confiture, cola, shortbread and aniseed. The palate is soft, ripe and generously layered, with juicy black fruits, floral notes and nougat‑biscuit complexity riding on fine tannins and a long, stylish finish.

This 10th Anniversary Shiraz Petit Verdot is tailor‑made for rich, celebratory meals – think slow‑roast lamb shoulder, beef ribeye or a festive beef wellington – and it shines with hard cheeses and charcuterie when you’re opening something special for good friends. It’s a proper occasion bottle that rewards a slow night, big glasses and a decent decant.