The Standish Wine Company Shiraz The Standish 2023

The Standish Wine Company ‘The Standish’ Shiraz is the flagship expression and ultimate namesake of Dan Standish’s iconic Barossa Valley portfolio. Sourced from a cherished single vineyard of ancient, ungrafted vines in the stone-and-clay soils of Greenock, this cuvée captures the raw power, opulence, and dramatic complexity that has made the estate legendary among collectors worldwide. The nose is breathtakingly intense, unleashing a torrent of black cherry preserve, dark chocolate, and blackberry liqueur, seamlessly interwoven with notes of espresso, crushed ironstone, dried herbs, and exotic Asian spices.

On the palate, it is a masterclass in pure volume and seamless refinement. A dense, voluptuous core of dark stone fruit and savory cocoa coat the mouth, perfectly balanced by a firm, fine-grained structure of supple tannins and a surprising beam of natural freshness. Extraordinary in its weightless persistence, the finish lingers for well over a minute with echoing nuances of graphite, sweet spice, and liquorice. Uncompromisingly rich yet impeccably poised, this cult Shiraz stands as a monument of modern Australian winemaking, engineered to age gracefully in the cellar for 20 to 30+ years.