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98
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
2021
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Barossa Valley
Region
14.5%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
98 / 100"The 2021 The Relic Shiraz-Viognier is made with fruit from the Hongell family vineyard, Krondorf. It was made with 1% Viognier co-fermented, with 25% whole bunches in the ferment this year, up from 15% to 20% in 2020. The Relic is one of Australia’s greatest Shiraz Viognier wines, and it’s a sure thing each year for quality and execution of style. In 2020, it was my preferred wine of the collection for its savory, meaty/bacon fat/bloody character. All elements were in balance, and it managed a savory and floral drive within the same glass. Super cool. This year, I love the wine for all the opposite reasons. The 2021 is creamy, plush and almost sybaritic in its outlay of fruit and tannin. At 15.5% alcohol, it's the highest alcohol wine in the 2021 release, yet it doesn’t show that via warmth or harshness in the wine. The whole-bunch component is up slightly this year from last, and honestly, it feels completely invisible in the wine. This is undoubtedly the biggest, most plush wine in the collection, but true to form for Standish, it is balanced and fresh, with a long future in front of it."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Tasting Notes
The exquisite Standish 'Relic' Shiraz 2021, a wine that encapsulates elegance, complexity, and the true essence of Australian winemaking. Crafted by the renowned winemaker, Dan Standish, this wine offers an exceptional drinking experience that is sure to delight your senses. The Standish 'Relic' Shiraz 2021 showcases a rich and intense flavor profile that is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseur. With notes of blackberry, dark cherry, plum, and hints of chocolate and spice, this wine offers a harmonious blend of fruitiness and complexity. The 2021 vintage of Standish 'Relic' Shiraz is not only a pleasure to drink now but also has excellent aging potential. With its firm tannins and well-balanced structure, this wine will continue to evolve and develop complex flavors over the years, making it a perfect addition to any wine collector's cellar.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity