Standish Shiraz Barossa Valley Lamella 2021

98+ points Erin Larkin (Wine Advocate): "The 2021 Lamella Shiraz is made with fruit from the Angas family vineyard, Hutton Vale Farm, Eden Valley. The vineyard was planted with cuttings from the Mt Edelstone (Henschke) vineyard and represents the final pick of the season each year. Made with 100% whole bunches in the ferment, the wine opens with characteristic jasmine tea, bergamot, raspberry, graphite and star anise on the nose. The whole-bunch component, far from overtaking the fruit, is seamlessly integrated from the first instance this year. The wine is a cohesive whole and shows an elegance and presence that is beguiling, to say the least. If anything, the 2021 Lamella is full of aching potential; its future is writ upon the balance of fruit and skin/stalk tannin, freshness and density. For lovers of this cuvée, I cannot recall seeing it so balanced and poised on release. The 2018 (a vintage I reference constantly for its high quality and fruit presence) may challenge this statement, however the cool vintage that birthed the Lamella this year has produced a wine of definition and untold potential. Super. Sealed under natural cork. Drink 2023-2058. (05/11/23)."

97 points Dave Brookes (Wine Companion): "Shiraz sourced from Hutton Vale Farm in the Eden Valley, 100% whole bunches. Looking very impressive indeed with its lushly formed blue and black berry fruits wrapped in tones of exotic spice, sage, raspberry coulis, pomegranate, white pepper, citrus blossom, black tea, roasting meats and olive paste. Texturally gorgeous, the chew of skin and stalk softly diffuses through the fruit, acidity quartzy and vital, providing pulse and frame, the fade slow with great length of flavour and pure fruit drive. Plenty of potential here for the cellar. (06/10/24)."