2010 Standish Andelmonde Shiraz 750ml

Description

Dan Standish, a sixth-generation Barossan, founded his namesake winery in 1999 while still serving as winemaker at Torbreck Vintners. His journey began with an ancient Shiraz vineyard owned and tended by his father. Each fruit batch is individually fermented and aged, followed by a meticulous selection process that can lead to as much as 80% of the blend being discarded and sold in bulk. Only the finest selections earn a place under the Standish Wine Company label, akin to top European producers.

Dans wines, crafted from old Barossa Valley vines, offer a richness and depth typical of the region, yet are set apart by a silky texture and captivating perfume. Dark fruits mingle with cocoa, earthiness, subtle spice, hints of soil, asphalt, and stony minerality, giving the wines a remarkable complexity. These are truly exceptional Australian wines.

Winery: The Standish Wine Company

Varietal(s): Shiraz

Size: 750mL

Country: Australia

State: South Australia

Region: Barossa Valley

Vintage: 2010

Closure Type: Cork

Drinking Window: 2015-2025

This wine is dense and intensely concentrated, like a “black hole” in a glassimpenetrable in its youth yet deeply satisfying. It unfolds slowly on the palate, akin to the “pitch drop experiment.” Aromas of ripe black fruits, a hint of jubey sweetness, coal, tar, and a touch of dried herbs add depth. The taste is softly sweet with a surge of earthy savoriness, notes of chocolate richness, and a touch of amaro-like herbal bitterness. Long, intense, and evolving with time.