The 2022 Standish Shiraz is a reminder of why Dan Standish sits at the very top of Australian winemaking. Sourced from ancient dry-grown vineyards across the Barossa and crafted with minimal intervention, this wine is pure intensity—uncompromising, powerful, and profoundly expressive.
In the glass, it’s deep violet-black with explosive aromatics of dark plum, blackberry compote, and macerated cherry, layered with aniseed, black pepper, ironstone and smoked cocoa. The palate is immense yet controlled—dense fruit concentration meets sinewy tannin and remarkable energy. There’s an underlying mineral tension and savoury complexity that drives through to an epic, resonating finish.
Dan Standish continues to champion traditional Barossa winemaking—wild fermentation, whole bunch inclusion, and aging in seasoned French oak—allowing vineyard character to speak without noise or gloss. The result is a wine of staggering depth but also precise definition—authentic Barossa at its highest level.
Tasting Profile
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Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
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Variety: Shiraz
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Alcohol: ~15%
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Style: Full-bodied, structured, cellar-worthy
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Drink: Decant now for 2+ hours or cellar 15–25 years
Pair With
This is a serious wine that deserves equally serious food:
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Charcoal-grilled ribeye or tomahawk steak
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Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary
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Wagyu brisket or venison
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Aged cheddar or comté
2022 continues the Standish legacy—a monumental Barossa Shiraz that combines raw power with refinement. Collectors take note—allocations are tight and this release will not last.
Every wine is scored out of 100 under the Winetrust Scoring System: Flavour 50 (nose 15, palate 25, finish 10), Structure 25, Balance & Harmony 15, Presentation 10. Totals are computed, never hand-entered.
Two bottles minimum, tasted on separate occasions by a named reviewer, unblind — and disclosed. Gifted samples are declared. Price never touches the score — value is rated separately. Nothing below 87 is listed, and key wines are re-tasted at twelve months with their score history preserved.
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