The 2007 Shiraz-Viognier (4%) The Relic was sourced from the same parcel. Wild-fermented, it offers up a sexy bouquet of floral notes, bacon, smoked meat, incense, and blueberry. Dense, sweet and layered on the palate, it will offer much pleasure over the next 8-10 years. It does not get much better than this from the 2007 vintage. The Standish Wine Company is quickly becoming one of the Barossa Valley’s benchmarks. Importer: Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376

Firm as granite, with a strong mineral character to the plum and blackberry flavors, hinting at black olive as the finish rolls on against refined tannins. Best from 2012 through 2018. 1,000 cases made, 350 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Barossa / Barossa Valley Select to Add