Standish The Standish Shiraz 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Standish
Label Name:
 
The Standish Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley (Greenock - Laycock Family Vineyard)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.9%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores: Wine Advocate (Erin Larkin) 98 pts; JamesSuckling 98 pts; The Wine Front (Mike Bennie/Gary Walsh) ~96 pts; Halliday (Dave Brookes) 96 pts. 9%. Drinking window commonly cited c. 2024–2044/2047

Tasting Note
Dense, inky Shiraz showing dark plum, blackberry, black tea, graphite, violet and licorice; full-bodied with silky, chalky tannins and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef brisket, aged cheddar; Korean BBQ, Sichuan pepper beef, char siu, hoisin duck, mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested single‑vineyard fruit; small‑batch fermentations with strict parcel selection; matured in French oak barrels; minimal fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Standish Wine Company (Dan Standish, est.1999). The Standish sources fruit from the Laycock Family Vineyard in Greenock; emphasis on small parcels and rigorous selection.