Riverbank Estate Eric Anthony Old Vine Shiraz 2021 by Eric Anthony in Western Australia’s Swan Valley is a plush, old‑vine shiraz that oozes regional character and serious class, built for rich food and long conversations by the fire. This Eric Anthony Old Vine Shiraz 2021 is all about depth, perfume and beautifully judged power.

The nose opens with ripe plum, black cherry and mulberry, wrapped in decadent vanillin oak, hints of cocoa and a flicker of clove spice. The palate is generously textured with fleshy black fruits, a sweet, juicy plum core, subtle licorice and baking spice, all carried on fine tannins and balanced by neatly tucked‑in acidity. It finishes long, velvety and warming without feeling heavy.

This is tailor‑made for chargrilled Scotch fillet, slow‑cooked beef cheeks, lamb shanks with rosemary or a rich mushroom and truffle risotto. It will also shine with aged cheddar, grilled venison sausages or a smoky barbecue brisket spread – a cracking winter red to anchor a hearty dinner. Cellar a few bottles if you can; it has the structure to age gracefully.