The Standish Schubert Theorem Shiraz 2022
The Standish Schubert Theorem Shiraz 2022

The Standish Schubert Theorem Shiraz 2022

Cellar or drinkRed wineAustralia98+ points - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateCork5.15%

Barossa power, with mathematical precision 🍷📐

The 2022 Standish The Schubert Theorem is one of Barossa’s most revered wines—now recognised as a Classified (Second Growth) in Langton’s Classification. Crafted from old-vine Shiraz from the Roennfeldt Road vineyard in Marananga, this is a wine of intensity, purity, and length.

The name? A nod to knot theory—specifically mathematician Horst Schubert’s idea that complex knots can be broken down into simpler, prime components. In much the same way, The Schubert Theorem is the sum of its perfectly selected parts: individual parcels that, when blended, create a wine of depth, tension, and detail.

Standish has become one of Australia’s most collectable modern icons—and this vintage proves why.

Drink window,2024 to 2052
Historical performance*, 5.15%
Type,Red wine
Varietals,Shiraz
Vintage,2022
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 & pepperFirm tanninsLong finish
Food pairing
Red meatSteak & BBQ

What the experts say about this wine

I'm excited to taste this, as it was my favorite cuvée last year. It usually changes year to year, given the seasons, and I like that. It's usually the only cuvée to enjoy the benefits of an alternate vessel—a concrete egg—and this year, the 2022 The Schubert Theorem Shiraz joins the Relic and the Standish as well. The impact of the egg in this wine is one of refinement, or so I see it; it retains a purity of fruit at the core, which speaks to the chalky tannins that spool through the finish. They're chewy and seductive and really great. It's a beautiful release—not shimmering like the 2021, but textural and fine and elongated in its way. It's a beguiling wine, a thinking wine. And, as with the other wines tasted alongside, the bottle that has been open for two days is infinitely more complete; however, it must be noted that this review is built on the freshly opened bottle. 14.9% alcohol, sealed under natural cork and wax. Drink 2024 - 2052.

Tasting through these Standish 2022 wines this was distinct. Tannin profile soared, tension, structure, finesse. That and a sense of freshness despite the freight train of concentrated ripe fruit and liquid spice found here. An Italiante sense to the wine in sour and tart, ripe and rich, earthy and meaty, herbal and bitter. Lots on. Lots of lovely. It might sit outside some of the paradigms of Barossa classics that some seek, but hey, there’s no need for that.
It’s potent, no doubt, slinks along and stains the palate to infinity, a lithe profile of satiny tannin doing pucker and chew as dense, ripe plum, black olive, salted liquorice, clove, violet, cassis and amaro-like bitter sweet rolls on with a splash of blood orange in the mix. So satisfying, so much verity to the region and yet distinct and individual, charismatic, highly drinkable. A crunch even! The energy here a thing to behold. It’s vivid and a real beauty. Layers and layers on show. Drink 2024 - 2040

Behind the bottle

The makers behind this great wine

THE STANDISH WINE COMPANY