Terra Felix Shiraz Premium 2018 is a Victorian/SA‑sourced shiraz made under Peter Simon’s Terra Felix label, which focuses on rich, regional styles with plenty of fruit depth and approachability. Coming from the “Premium” tier, you can expect a fuller‑bodied, more concentrated take on shiraz with clear oak support.

In the glass it’s likely deep ruby with plush dark‑berry and plum fruit, layers of spice and a lick of chocolate and vanilla from barrel maturation, reflecting the Heathcote/Barossa style the estate is known for in its top shiraz releases. Tannins should be ripe and velvety rather than harsh, with enough acidity to keep the finish balanced and food‑friendly even as the wine shows some bottle‑age complexity.

Terra Felix Shiraz Premium 2018 will be right at home with rib‑eye steaks, lamb shanks, slow‑cooked beef cheeks, hearty stews or a plate of aged cheddar and hard cheeses. Given Terra Felix’s trophy‑ and gold‑winning history for its shiraz and the strong 2018 vintage for many of its regions, this wine should be drinking very well now, with a few more years of comfortable cellaring up its sleeve.