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2021 Standish "The Standish" Shiraz Barossa Valley

2021 Standish "The Standish" Shiraz Barossa Valley

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James Halliday

Reviewed June 2024
Shiraz sourced from the Laycock vineyard in Greenock; 30% whole bunches. There's a fineness to its form, a product of the compact fruit purity of Greenock in a near-perfect growing season. The fruit, all beautifully ripe boysenberry and plum, shows red plum and raspberry top notes with a captivating perfume of citrus and almond blossom with hints of souk-like spice, ironstone and earth. Length of flavour is a common leitmotif with Dan Standish's wines, and that is certainly the case here, the wine sailing along in perfect trim and true to its subregional origins. Lovely stuff. (DB)
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Professional Reviews

96

Wine Advocate

Review Date: 05/2023
The 2021 The Standish Shiraz was made with fruit from the Laycock family vineyard, Greenock, with 30% whole bunches in the ferment. The Standish Shiraz was the first cuvée launched by Dan Standish in 1999, and the wine is routinely typified by its muscular tannin shape and earthy, savory fruit. The most attractive part of this wine is the splay of exotic market spice (namely sumac, black pepper, star anise and fresh cardamom) that sails in on the coattails of the red/purple fruit. It has all the exoticism and romance of a hike through the mountains of Morocco, yet it, perhaps more than any other wine in the collection, speaks of the Barossa in a clear enunciated voice. So, where does it fit in 2021? The 2021 The Standish Shiraz is finer, prettier and lighter than I have ever seen it at this stage of its life. It has all the spice and Barossan identity that is expected; however, it misses the dense baritone of fruit that is present in earlier iterations. Whether you think that is a positive or not is up to you—I am fond of this wine throughout all its incarnations. Vintage variation is responsible for the spark of curiosity and joy that I experience every year during this release, and the real triumph in 2021 is the ability of the vineyard (this vineyard) to shine through the season that shaped it. 14.9% alcohol.

96

Vinous

Review Date: 06/2023
The 2021 The Standish shows exceptional color, which is mirrored with impressive fruit density and subtlety. A smoky/granitic edge lifts poised dark cherry, cocoa and baked earthy tones. The key to this wine is its composure and balance. The tannins, fruit and acidity are all perfectly in place to deliver a long, sustained, and complex finish that retains definition to the very end.

Notes

The Standish Wine Company is renowned for producing some of Australia’s most compelling Shiraz—wines that are rich, structured, and powerful, yet also refined, terroir-expressive, and built for longevity. Established in 1999 by Dan Standish, the winery has since garnered widespread acclaim, including multiple perfect 100-point scores from top international wine critics, including the Wine Advocate, who recognized Standish as a benchmark of “exceptionally high quality” among Australian Shiraz producers. Sourcing fruit from centenarian, ungrafted vines in the heart of the Barossa Valley, the wines reflect a deep connection to place. Dan Standish champions a “hands-off” approach to winemaking—favoring traditional, low-intervention techniques that allow the vineyard to speak for itself. Grapes are foot-crushed and undergo wild fermentation in open wooden casks, followed by gentle pressing in old basket presses. Maturation takes place in seasoned French oak barrels.

Details

TypeRed Wine
VarietalShiraz/Syrah
OriginBarossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Bottle Size750 mL
Alcohol Content14.9%
SKU1676540