Originally from Bordeaux, Petit Verdot is a late ripening red wine variety that does well in warmer regions such as the Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley and McLaren Vale. While it’s traditionally blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot is a vibrant straight varietal displaying rich, concentrated and spicy characters with firm tannins that make it a great food match for flavoursome dishes such as pork spare ribs, slow braised lamb with red wine and eschallots and aged cheddar with quince and walnut bread.