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Standish The Relic Shiraz Viognier 2021
Standish Wine Company

Standish The Relic Shiraz Viognier 2021

Sale price$149.99

— A bold nod to Côte-Rôtie tradition, Dan Standish co-ferments Shiraz with Viognier from revered old Barossa vines, building haunting aromatics, depth and texture that set The Relic apart.
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— Made in minuscule volumes with no compromise, The Relic is pure Standish. Powerful yet poised, shaped by low yields, wild ferments and an obsessive focus on site over style.
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— Sourced from a premium private cellar.

Origin

South Australia Barossa Valley, Australia

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SKU: STTR202110 UCAU
  • 98 Points
TASTING NOTES

Meet your next unforgettable wine moment. Standish The Relic Shiraz Viognier 2021 is a bold blend that channels the spirit of Côte-Rôtie with a modern twist. By co-fermenting rich Shiraz with aromatic Viognier from ancient Barossa vines, it delivers hauntingly beautiful scents and a luscious texture that truly stands apart.

This is power and elegance all in one glass. Expect plush dark fruit flavors wrapped in a silky embrace of spice and subtle florals, with every sip revealing layers of depth crafted by wild fermentation and a strict focus on vineyard character. It’s made in tiny batches, no shortcuts, just pure passion and precision.

Perfect for those special evenings when you want to slow down and savor every bite alongside rich, hearty dishes like grilled lamb or smoky barbeque. With The Relic, you don’t just drink wine—you find your place to pause and celebrate the moment.

TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Aroma: Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper
Palate: Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco
Food Pairings:
  • Pork
  • Red Meat

Classification: Red

Variety: Shiraz

Vintage: 2021

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: Australia

Region: South Australia

Alcohol: 14.5%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

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. - Erin Larkin

The Wine Advocate

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