Standish The Relic Shiraz Viognier 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Standish
Label Name:
 
The Relic Shiraz Viognier
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley (Hongell Family Vineyard, Krondorf)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.9%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz (≈98–99%), Viognier (≈1–2%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 98+ (Erin Larkin, May 9, 2024); James Suckling: 98 (Top 100 Australia #5, 2024); The Wine Front (Mike Bennie): 95+; Listed in Barossa Super 100

Tasting Note
Opaque black-purple. Intense blackberry, blueberry and dark plum compote with violet, pomegranate, cocoa and a savory bacon-fat note. Concentrated, plush fruit framed by fine powdery tannins, lively mineral acidity and a long, saline-spiced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: charred lamb racks, roast beef, venison, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu, Sichuan beef stir‑fry, braised short ribs with hoisin, grilled miso aubergine.

Production Method
Co-fermented Shiraz with ~1–2% Viognier skins, some whole‑bunch inclusion, native yeast fermentation and maturation in French oak barrels; minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Made by Standish Wine Company (Dan Standish) from the Hongell Family Vineyard (own‑root vines planted 1912) in Krondorf, Barossa Valley.