Standish The Schubert Theorem Shiraz 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Standish
Label Name:
 
The Schubert Theorem Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley (Marananga, Roennfeldt Road)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.9%
Grape(s):
 
100% Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Erin Larkin) 99 points (May 2023); Decanter 95 points (Mar 2023); Wine Front 97+; widely cited as a top Barossa Shiraz. 9%

Tasting Note
Inky black/blue fruits, plum and blackberry with violet, anise, dark chocolate and saline earth. Dense, juicy core with plush, powdery tannins and a very long, chewy finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, slow-braised short ribs, lamb shank, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, hoisin duck, teriyaki-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Approximately 70% whole-bunch fermentation; parcels matured in new and used French oak (many for ~30 months) with a portion aged in concrete egg to preserve blue-fruited purity. Basket-pressed prior to élevage.

Vineyard Info
Made by Dan Standish (Standish Wine Company), founded 1999; sourced from Roennfeldt Road vineyard, Marananga. Standish is noted for concentrated Barossa Shiraz from old vines and meticulous small-batch cuvées.