Red · Medium · Dry
Old-vine Shiraz from Barossa or McLaren Vale: dark, peppery, and unembarrassed about its size. Black plum, smoked meat, licorice, and a finish that lingers like the last embers of a grill.
Why it works with Pot Au Feu
Zinfendel or Shiraz if spicey's mid-weight flatters Pot Au Feu without taking over — the everyday red strategy.