The Standish Shiraz is a premium wine produced by Dan Standish, a renowned winemaker from Barossa Valley, Australia. The wine is made from grapes grown in the region's finest vineyards, which are known for their unique terroir and ideal growing conditions. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by traditional techniques such as open fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a full-bodied Shiraz with intense flavors of dark fruit, spice, and chocolate, balanced by a firm tannic structure and a long, smooth finish. The Standish Shiraz is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts who appreciate the complexity and elegance of premium Australian Shiraz.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Standish Shiraz presents a nose of bold dark fruit aromas, with subtle notes of leather, earth, and spice.On the palate, it is intense and concentrated with a powerful structure, exhibiting flavors of blackberry, plum, and cocoa. Its tannins are firm but well-balanced, providing a pleasing finish with a hint of smoke and pepper. Enjoy now or lay down for a few years to develop further complexity.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2058
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: The Standish
Region: Barossa Valley
Australia's Barossa Valley is one of the world's most iconic wine regions, located in the state of South Australia. It is renowned for its full-bodied red wines, particularly Shiraz, and is home to some of the oldest and most respected wineries in the country.
The Barossa Valley has a long and storied history in the wine industry. It was first settled by German immigrants in the 1840s, who brought with them their winemaking traditions and expertise. Since then, the region has become one of Australia's most important wine regions, producing some of the country's most iconic wines.