94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc

The Standish Wine Company, founded by Dan Standish, has quickly established itself among Australia’s most respected boutique producers through a focus on single-vineyard expressions and minimal intervention winemaking. Drawing fruit from select old-vine sites in the Barossa Valley, including the family’s own prized plantings, Standish pursues a philosophy that prioritises traditional techniques, careful handwork in the vineyard, and a keen sensitivity to the individuality of each parcel.

The 2015 vintage brought a season of low yields and small, intensely flavoured berries, thanks to a warm and dry growing period. Grapes for The Standish Shiraz were hand-picked, with meticulous sorting before wild fermentation in open-top fermenters. Gentle extraction and basket pressing were used to preserve purity and texture, while maturation in seasoned French oak allowed the vineyard’s character to remain at the forefront. The resulting wine is deeply aromatic, with layers of blackberry, black cherry and plum, lifted by notes of anise, black pepper and subtle earth. The palate is plush and full-bodied, framed by finely structured tannins and a persistent, savoury finish. The Standish Shiraz 2015 exemplifies the depth and intensity of Barossa old-vine fruit, while also reflecting the artisanal care and site-driven ethos that define Dan Standish’s approach.