Standish The Relic Shiraz Viognier 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Standish
Label Name:
 
The Relic Shiraz Viognier
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley (Krondorf)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz (98%), Viognier (2%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
The Wine Advocate (Erin Larkin) 98 pts (May 2023); Vinous 94 pts; James Halliday 96 pts; The Wine Front 94 pts; Decanter ~91 pts

Tasting Note
Plush, concentrated black fruits—blackberry, plum—with violet and dark chocolate, anise and smoky spice. Velvety, meaty savoury notes and floral lift from Viognier, backed by fine, stony tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, charred lamb, venison, charcuterie, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, hoisin duck, Sichuan beef, teriyaki steak, rich noodle dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Shiraz co‑fermented with Viognier (~2%); ~25% whole‑bunch ferment in 2021; open/vessel fermentation and matured ~22–24 months in French oak (seasoned).

Vineyard Info
Standish Wine Company, founded by Dan Standish in 1999; family Barossa growers across six generations. 'The Relic' is from the Hongell family Krondorf vineyard — own‑rooted Shiraz planted c.1912.