The Standish The Relic Shiraz Viognier 2023
The Standish The Relic Shiraz Viognier 2023

The Standish The Relic Shiraz Viognier 2023

Cellar or drinkRed wineAustralia98 points - Erin Larkin, The Wine AdvocateCork

Old-vine Shiraz, Rhône flair, and undeniable presence 🍷💫

The 2023 Standish The Relic blends Barossa muscle with a hint of French elegance. Sourced from an ancient vineyard in Krondorf—where gnarly old Shiraz vines meet a whisper of Viognier—this release brings lift, spice, and layered beauty to Standish’s signature power.

Recognised as a Classified (Second Growth) in Langton’s Classification, The Relic is the most Rhône-inspired of the quartet. The small addition of Viognier adds perfume and silkiness. It’s generous and structured, yet hauntingly graceful—the kind of wine that stops you mid-sentence.

If Barossa is known for impact, The Relic proves it can also whisper.

Drink window,2026 to 2042
Historical performance*, New release
Type,Red wine
Varietals,Shiraz, Viognier
Vintage,2023
ABV,14.9%
Country,Australia
Region,South Australia
Sub region,Barossa Valley
Bottle size,750ml
Bottle closure,Cork

*10-year performance (or since release). As at Jan 2025
Data source: WineSearcher
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Flavour & structure
Black fruitSpice & pepperFine tanninsBalanced
Food pairing
Red meatSteak & BBQ

What the experts say about this wine

The 2023 The Relic Shiraz-Viognier is texturally velvety and smooth; that may sound like a base observation to make, and perhaps it is, but the experience is overwhelmingly silky/ethereal this year... What more is there to say about this, other than that it is sensational? I find this to be an incredibly consistent wine year after year, with my scores rarely deviating too much from "excellent." This is among the very best Shiraz Viognier's in this country; it's a treasure. 14.9% alcohol, sealed under natural cork and wax.

A pop and pour taste had me excited. Perfume, silky texture, glossiness, charm and drinkability. Fine tannin profile in a sheath of silky draw, white pepper, rosy floral lift, dried rose petal indeed, with touches of stone fruit in concentrated forest berry compote and tart, red plum character. Multi-dimensional in its feel with its extreme length, almost bouncy texture, grip of very fine, quality tannin and sense of refreshment to finish. A dusting of white pepper lingers. Concentration and compact nature. Class.

Behind the bottle

The makers behind this great wine

THE STANDISH WINE COMPANY

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