The Standish The Standish Shiraz 2002 750mL

The Standish Wine company was created when a small parcel of old vine Shiraz was sourced from my parent's vineyard.  The century old vines are planted on the typical sand over clay soil profile characteristic of  the Vine Vale sub region of the Barossa Valley.

Wine Spectator  Impressive in so many ways, not least in how it packs layers and layers of flavor into a lithe package that never loses its refinement. The blueberry and currant flavors submerge themselves in a racy frame, enlivened by acidity but marked by gentle generosity on the long finish. ..... read more

Wine Advocate  The sensational 2002 Shiraz (from 89-year-old vines) offers up scents of roasted meats, beef broth, blackberries, and cassis liqueur. Its texture, sumptuous depth, and incredible richness and purity blew me away. Despite its huge size, it possesses tremendous equilibrium and definition. Drink this classic South Australian Shiraz over the next 10-15 years. If you love the wines of Torbreck, you’ll also find this wine totally compelling. ..... read more