Terra Felix “The Thor” Shiraz 2018 from Victoria is a big, generous Aussie shiraz in every sense – packed with dark fruit, spice and warmth, built for lovers of full‑bodied, flavoursome reds that still show some polish. Terra Felix The Thor Shiraz 2018 brims with blackberry, black cherry and plum, layered with sweet spice, toasted oak and a hint of chocolate and toffee for extra richness.

On the palate it’s full‑bodied and plush, showing lashings of sweet blackberries and dark berries wrapped in soft, velvety tannins and well‑seasoned oak. There’s a lift of red cherry, fennel and white pepper in the background, plus ample natural acidity, giving length and keeping all that ripe fruit from feeling loose. The finish is long, juicy and spice‑laden, with that warm Barossa‑style generosity front and centre.

For food, Terra Felix “The Thor” Shiraz 2018 is tailor‑made for hearty fare – rib‑eye steaks, lamb shanks, slow‑cooked beef cheeks or a rich barbecue spread where its fruit weight, tannin and oak easily handle fat, char and big flavours. It is also excellent with hard cheeses, roast root vegetables or a loaded sausages‑and‑mash plate, making it a cracking winter or fireside red that still offers a lot of value at the price.