2017 The Standish Shiraz

With its palate staining intensity, immense structure and magnificent richness, this wine draws comparisons to Penfolds Grange. Pitch black dark purple core with a very deep dark purple black hue. Blossoming from the glass with compelling intensity are ripe blackberry, liquorice and dark plum scents that possess a sense of exoticism. Hints of dark chocolate, toasty vanillin oak, subtle earthy leather nuances and spice ensue. Densely textured and boasting formidable power, sublime fruit richness is backed by chiselled, ironstone like tannins that never the less come across as velvet like due to the plush feel of the fruit. Soaking the mouth are lavish blackberry, liquorice, black cherry and dark plum flavours which overlay a back drop of dark chocolate, vanillin oak, subtle earth and spice. Grange like concentration and structure with riveting length, finishing exceptionally long on the aftertaste.
Cellar 10-15 years.
Alc. 14.9%