Standish The Standish Shiraz 2018

A united front of flavour here: the nose is as high-walled and as impenetrable as a Morroccan compound… the spices that await are worthy of a spice market… this is savoury and red, as well as being sweetly scented and plush… it has everything… a world within a world of spice and flavour… like overseeing the city from a magic carpet.  “A whole new wooooorld…”  This is salty and succulent and impressive and statuesque, and if there was a wine of the lineup for me it would be this.  It takes a full minute or more to appreciate the offerings here, you must first see, smell, listen, think and wait…. Transcendant.  Wow.  It’s making me giddy. 99PTS Erin Larkin

The 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 liquorice. 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. 98-100PTS Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate