Iconic Barossa Shiraz of Monumental Power & Precision

Standish Wine Co The Standish Shiraz 2023 is one of Australia’s elite single vineyard wines, profound, structured, intensely concentrated and sculpted with breathtaking precision. Sourced from ancient vines in the Barossa Valley and crafted by Dan Standish, this is a benchmark Shiraz that collectors worldwide chase every year. The 2023 release is deeply aromatic, flawlessly balanced and destined for decades of evolution.

Halliday Wine Companion - 97 Points

The long, extended '23 vintage manifests itself beautifully in the glass with this release. It could be from nowhere else but the Barossa – the Laycock vineyard in Greenock to be precise. Fruit purity is a leitmotif of the Standish wines and, again, it's peaking the meter in '23, with deep black cherry and satsuma plum fruits at its core. There's fruit density and power here but finesse and detail are close at hand. Tendrils of exotic bunchy spice move through the wine, with glimpses of sandalwood, dried purple flowers, charcuterie, tapenade and the ferruginous stamp of place. What I love about this release is the tension between fruit weight, fine tannin heft and mineral cadence. There is precision and power and that is a very attractive thing indeed. Dave Brookes

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Explosive aromas of blackberry, blueberry, plum compote, violets, graphite, dark cocoa and exotic spice.

Palate: Immensely concentrated yet perfectly poised, offering layers of black fruits, anise, smoked earth, sandalwood and fine mineral tannins. A seamless, luxurious texture that fills the palate without excess weight.

Finish: Monumental length, powerful, driving and impossibly pure, with spice, dark berries and velvety tannins lingering for minutes.

Food Pairing / Serving Suggestions

Best enjoyed with premium cuts: dry-aged ribeye, slow-braised beef, chargrilled lamb or truffle-infused dishes. Serve at 16–18°C. Decant 2–3 hours in youth.

About the Winery / Region

Founded in 1999, Standish Wine Co has become one of Australia’s most revered producers. Dan Standish crafts small-batch Barossa Shiraz with uncompromising attention to detail, using fruit from some of the oldest and most characterful vineyards in the region. The Standish comes from the legendary Laycock Family Vineyard (Dorrien sub-region), planted in 1912. These ancient vines deliver extraordinary density, purity and power, hallmarks of world class Barossa Shiraz.

Cellaring Potential

Built for the long haul. Enjoy its intensity now, or cellar confidently for 20–30+ years. Expect increasing complexity, refined tannins and ethereal savoury depth.

Collector’s Note

Standish releases routinely receive 98–100 point scores from leading critics worldwide. The 2023 vintage will be among the most sought after allocations of the year, limited, collectible and already attracting global demand. A must have for serious Australian wine collectors.

Details

• Winery / Producer: Standish Wine Co

• Vintage: 2023

• Variety: Shiraz

• Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia

• Classification: Single Vineyard / Iconic Barossa Shiraz

• Farming: Sustainable