The Standish Wine Company ‘The Relic’ Shiraz/Vigonier 2021

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The 2021 The Relic Shiraz-Viognier is made with fruit from the Hongell family vineyard, Krondorf. It was made with 1% Viognier co-fermented, with 25% whole bunches in the ferment this year, up from 15% to 20% in 2020. The Relic is one of Australia’s greatest Shiraz Viognier wines, and it’s a sure thing each year for quality and execution of style. In 2020, it was my preferred wine of the collection for its savoury, meaty/bacon fat/bloody character. All elements were in balance, and it managed a savoury and floral drive within the same glass. Super cool. This year, I love the wine for all the opposite reasons." - Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate