The Standish Lamella Shiraz 2019

Barossa old vine Shiraz, reimagined with exacting precision.

Dan Standish doesn’t just make wine—he orchestrates it. A sixth-generation Barossan with global winemaking experience from California to Spain to the Rhône, Standish channels deep regional knowledge into fiercely individualistic bottlings. This 2019 release reflects the depth of his approach: meticulous site expression, obsessive selection, and old vine fruit distilled into something profoundly Barossan but utterly his own.

Every parcel is vinified separately in open oak vats, sometimes down to single rows, allowing the subtle nuances of soil and sun to guide the final blend. Only the most compelling barrels make the cut—up to 80% is sold off. What remains is the heart of the Standish philosophy: saturated yet detailed, powerful yet poised. This 2019 vintage is particularly open and expressive, with savoury spice, mineral backbone and that telltale bacon fat and blackberry lift that screams Eden Valley.

With its intense structure and impressive freshness, this is built to reward both now and through 2034. Pair it with slow-cooked lamb, grilled eggplant or anything smoky and rich.