{"product_id":"2023-standish-the-relic-shiraz","title":"2023 Standish 'The Relic' Shiraz","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"3221\"\u003eThe Relic is Standish’s Shiraz–Viognier co-ferment, sourced from the Hongell Family Vineyard in Krondorf. The official site lists the wine as Shiraz with a small Viognier component, while 2023 release notes describe the Viognier as a tiny co-fermented addition used for aromatic lift and to soften the naturally forceful tannin profile of the site. The vineyard sits on clay loam over weathered bedrock with bands of quartz, a setting that gives the wine depth, grip, and dark mineral tension. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3628\"\u003eIn the glass, it shows a deep, near-opaque ruby colour. The nose is brooding and exotic, with blackberry, dark plum, violet, bergamot, licorice, iodine, sea salt, warm earth, spice, and a faint stone-fruit lift from the Viognier. On the palate, it is rich, silky, and enveloping, with polished tannins, deep black fruit, savoury mineral tones, and a long, smooth finish that feels powerful but controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3807\"\u003eThis is the most sensual wine in the line-up: darker and more mysterious than Lamella, less earthy than The Standish, with a distinctive aromatic lift and a velvet-like texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3909\"\u003ePerfect with lamb, duck, venison, slow-cooked beef, spiced game dishes, mushrooms, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"3979\"\u003eServe: 16–18 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3929\"\u003eDrink: 2027–2045\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bricchi and Barrett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47861231452311,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/2899\/5223\/files\/StandishRelic.png?v=1780380036","url":"https:\/\/bricchiandbarrett.com.au\/products\/2023-standish-the-relic-shiraz","provider":"Bricchi and Barrett","version":"1.0","type":"link"}