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Standish The Relic Shiraz Viognier 2022
Standish Wine Company

Standish The Relic Shiraz Viognier 2022

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: STTR202210 UCAU
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TASTING NOTES

Meet your new obsession for savoring rich, layered moments. Standish The Relic Shiraz Viognier 2022 brings a bold yet elegant twist inspired by Côte-Rôtie, blending powerful Shiraz depth with bright, floral hints of Viognier for a hauntingly aromatic experience.

This beauty is all about balance — imagine plush dark berries and warm spice dancing with subtle florals and a silky texture that lingers just right. It’s crafted with care from ancient Barossa vines and wild ferments, making every sip feel like discovering a hidden treasure.

Perfect for those evenings where you want to slow down and savor something special, The Relic pairs effortlessly with hearty dishes like grilled lamb or mushroom risotto. It’s a true standout designed to elevate your next intimate dinner or thoughtful solo unwind.

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: 2022

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: Australia

Region: South Australia

Alcohol: 14.5%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

98/100

The nose is deeply perfumed and lifted, with complex aromas of wild blackberries, boysenberries, licorice and violets. The palate is full-bodied with seamless tannins and fine acidity, giving notes of mulberries, cassia bark, blueberry bush, cured meat and iodine. Exceptionally well balanced and pure, with a balance of power and freshness. Co-fermented with 2% viognier from vines planted in 1912. Drink or hold.

James Suckling

Scores

98+/100

The 2022 The Relic Shiraz-Viognier contains 2% Viognier skins, and this addition presents in this vintage as a core of raspberry and pomegranate. It is pure fruited and powerfully aromatic, as this cuvee always is. Interestingly, I am tasting this wine from two different glasses: one opened two days ago, one opened this morning. They are quite different, telling us once again that oxygen really is a friend to this producer, especially if choosing to drink these wines young. While the bottle opened two days ago is complete, balanced and utterly refined, it speaks more of its florals and fruit than it does its savory register of spice and complexity. However, the wine opened today has nuances of bacon fat and exotic spice. It is tightly coiled and springy and nowhere near as giving as the former. So, choose your own path. This vintage is a prettier, finer but no less long or coiled version of itself, and it will prove to be one of the greats in the cellar. The tannins certainly are a highlight for me. Built for age but also, in the framework of this beautiful season, absolutely available to you right now. An effortless beauty, here. 14.9% alcohol, sealed under natural cork. - Erin Larkin

The Wine Advocate

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