In 2018, Dan declared the vintage as 'textbook Barossa', and his suite of wines released this year are some of his finest work to date. The Standish Relic Shiraz is kindly referred to as the 'bruiser' of the pack. Co-fermented with a small amount of Viognier, it comes in at a whopping 14.9% alcohol. Like a great Amarone wine, however, the warmth is never felt, with a dense array of roasting spices, broth, blueberry, mulberry and cassis standing tall and proud, inviting the drinker into a heady concoction of mulled fruit and dense, inky tannins. This is assertive stuff, and is the kind of wine that Australia and the Barossa should truly be proud of. It's wears the region as a badge of honour, with the sun-kissed, dry-grown ancient fruit and the brilliant guiding force of winemaker Dan Standish ensuring all you need for this world-class Australian wine. One day, Dan's going to come to his senses and charge a whole lot more for entry... so best jump on the bandwagon now.
RegionAustralia - SA
StyleDry - Barossa Valley
VarietyShiraz/Syrah
Vintage2018
ClosureCork
Bottle Size 750ml