Standish Lamella Shiraz 2022

Fragrantly scented, tautly structured and finely poised, the Standish Lamella Shiraz is delicately portioned and beautifully balanced. The nose exhibits fragrant notes of acacia petal, crème de cassis and parfait amour. The Standish Lamella Shiraz has a supple and lithe palate which translates into a wine that can be enjoyed now but will be extremely rewarding if cellared with care over the next 10 years.

"The 2022 Lamella Shiraz has a little secret held within, and it's one not noted on the label. Within this cuvée, is just two barrels of fruit from the Stonegarden Vineyard, the original Lamella Vineyard, before the current Huttonvale Farm. Stonegarden was planted in the Eden Valley in the middle 1800s and is a historic site. The wine rises with Chinotto and blood orange, black tea and pressed flowers. It is, in its quiet way, kaleidoscopic and mottled ... it does not stay still, it gently moves across the palate like sunlight over the course of a day. The long finish speaks of raspberry pip and sandalwood, pomegranate, Boscobel rose and even the softest suggestion of scraped vanilla pod. If you have the benefit of time, I would recommend tasting this on both day one and day two. As I see it, day two has all of the complexity of day one, with the added seamlessness and silk that only time can bring. This is the most alluring Lamella I can recall ever tasting on release, despite many previous releases' flirtation with perfection. 100% whole bunch." - RP, 100 points