Standish The Standish Shiraz 2021

Standish The Standish Shiraz 2021Dan Standish has the Barossa Valley running through his veins. A 6th Generation native, Dan created his Standish label in 1999 whilst still working at Torbreck. Today his wines are some of the most highly sought after in the world and are critically acclaimed both here in Australia and internationally. "The 2021 The Standish Shiraz is finer, prettier and lighter than I have ever seen it at this stage of its life. It has all the spice and Barossan

It’s about reducing

"  Andrew Caillard MW - 96 points (Tasted Aug 2012)

12 months maturation in used French oak

Bin 28 and Bin 389 – with '8' obviously providing the common thread

In 1965 Dr John Gladstones emphasised the region's suitability in his report ‘The Climate and Soils of Southern WA in relation to Vine Growing’

fermented in French barriques (40% new)

The bouquet is particularly intense from this vineyard: floral and deep fruit notes predominating

spice and sap combine to make up a lip-smacking pinot that is moreish and easy to drink

freshly baked sourdough and crème patissière are tailed by saline flavours that delight

There is worked flint and mealy richness with well defined fig and peach delivered in equal measure

Rhone-like bouquet

We’ve been experimenting with new processes such as oxygen management on juices