The Standish Wine Company, founded in 1999 by sixth‑generation Barossan winemaker Dan Standish, is a boutique winery dedicated to producing ultra-premium Shiraz wines that embody the soul of the region. Inspired by ancestral vineyards planted in the late 19th century, Dan began with a small parcel of century-old Shiraz vines and quickly built a reputation for uncompromising quality and site expression.

Situated just off Kalimna Road in Light Pass, Standish is quiet by design, no flashy tasting rooms or heavy marketing, open only by appointment to ensure an intimate, focused experience for serious wine lovers.

Tasting Notes

"The Relic is absolutely singing this year. Shiraz from an east-facing vineyard in Krondorf, with the addition of 2% viognier in '22. It sports an insanely concentrated hue in the glass, with pure fruit aromas of plum compote, blueberry and black berry fruits. Layer upon layer of spice along with violets, jasmine, pippy raspberry nuance, dried citrus rind, roasting meats and turned earth. For all the wine's fruit density and intensity, it's got cut and a vivid minerality of line, sliding across the palate with impressive energy and verve, its tannins compact, akin to compressed quartz and graphite, and the finish is long, pure and true. Pitch-perfect architecture this year, with Dan's trademark balance and harmony writ large." 98 Points - Halliday Wine Companion, Dave Brookes (2024).