US$ 102.60
Unnecessarily heavy bottle
rounded and sensual with black cherries
pushing the fruit to the background
two blocks of Pinot Noir from Aÿ
The cherry and plum flavors are buried in a dense matrix of tannins
Standish Vintage:2020 Unnecessarily heavy bottleThe 2018 The Standish Shiraz (a sample blend from barrel) is a bit stalky (it's about 50% whole cluster), but it's gorgeously perfumed, with hints of herbal tea, raspberries, blackberries and licorice. It just exudes complexity, while also being full bodied, plush and creamy, with a long, elegant finish. This seamless beauty is a candidate for perfection.