2024 Standish Four Bottle Pack

Standish 2024 Four Bottle Pack

Contains one 75cl bottle of each:

2024 Standish Lamella

Stuart McCloskey, Tasted 22 April 2026 “I always approach Lamella with a touch of scepticism - yet it has a habit of disarming me completely. With the 2024, I suspect many will share that same moment of quiet astonishment. By God - the colour is magnificent, a work of art in itself. The new Farrow & Ball shade for 2026…

From the first swirl, the bouquet is intoxicating, heady, expansive, and utterly captivating. Very serious and commanding. A kaleidoscope of red and blue fruits - fresh raspberry, black cherry, plum and mulberry unfold into layers of cherry confit, raspberry liqueur, and the sweetest spice. Floral tones arrive in waves from the deepest iris, violet, to potpourri, and all lifted by hints of orange peel and a beautifully exotic edge. Beneath, a more serious undercurrent reveals itself - graphite, coal, wet stone and that unmistakable nori, marine signature. The ancient vines of Stonegarden (dating back to 1858) present themselves clearly; the layers of minerality are unmissable. There’s even a flicker of sage and meadow herbs. This is wildly complex, yet completely seamless… intoxicating doesn’t quite do it justice.

The palate is where Lamella earns its reputation. Creamy, velvety, almost indulgent in texture, yet held perfectly in check. A rolling swell of pure, sweet fruit coats the palate - raspberry, plum, blue fruits are framed by silky, suede-like tannins that provide both structure and finesse. The influence of whole bunch fermentation brings spice, energy and a beautiful savoury lift, while a mineral, granitic cadence runs through the core, keeping everything precise and focused. Despite the intensity, there is no struggle - everything exists in perfect harmony. It is powerful, yes, but never domineering… Instead, it seduces. What strikes me most is the balance between opulence and control. This is plush (undeniably) but it never tips into excess. The fruit quality is simply extraordinary, doing all the talking, supported by detail, poise and a sense of quiet confidence.

Profound and deeply moving, the 2024 Lamella is both an immediate pleasure and a wine built for the ages. Ten to fifteen years will reveal further layers of complexity, though it is already dangerously compelling. There is a magnetic quality here - one that draws you back, glass after glass. I’ll admit it… this may well be the vintage that changes everything for me. The best Lamella  I have sampled to date.”

2024 Standish The Schubert Theorem

Stuart McCloskey, Tasted 22 April 2026 “I always find myself asking the same question with Schubert Theorem - what sense would I miss the most, smell or taste? With the 2024, it feels almost impossible to choose. The bouquet is utterly riveting - bottomless, brooding, and one of the purest expressions of Australian Shiraz imaginable. Layers of sweet, wild red and black fruits - plum, black cherry, blueberry and blackberry unfurl alongside crème de mûre, dark pastille fruits, bitter chocolate and a gentle whisper of coffee bean. The unmistakable marine signatures of iodine, nori and sea spray meld seamlessly with cooling graphite, violet, rose petal and iris. Bay leaf and liquorice add further intrigue. It is complex, certainly, but more importantly, it feels complete… nothing out of place.

The palate is where everything aligns. Silken, inky and beautifully pure - she glides rather than strides, delivering a rolling swell of sweet fruit wrapped in ribbons of fine, powdery tannins. There is impressive density here, yet it is carried with such grace it feels almost weightless. The influence of whole bunch and concrete egg maturation brings spice, sinew, and a wonderful sense of finesse, while a saline thread and vibrant acidity cut through the richness, providing precision and energy. It’s kinetic, composed, and effortlessly harmonious.

What I admire most is the quality of fruit - it does all the talking. This is not a wine chasing power, though it has it in abundance. Instead, it leans into purity, detail and quiet confidence. The concentration speaks of great Barossa Shiraz, yet the poise and elegance feel almost classical - Burgundy meeting Margaux in spirit yet unmistakably rooted in its ancient terroir.

Profound, composed and deeply moving, the 2024 Schubert Theorem is both immediately captivating and built for the long haul. This is not a wine to rush. Ten to fifteen years will reveal its full story, though even now it offers something deeply compelling. There is simply no other wine like Schubert Theorem. Each vintage feels like a moment - fleeting, extraordinary - and I, for one, feel incredibly fortunate to bear witness ahead of next month’s global launch. I do not add numbers to my tasting notes. That said… this truly deserves 100 points, every day of the week.”

2024 Standish The Standish

Stuart McCloskey, tasted 24 April 2026 “Inky to the core with a deep violet rim, the wine clings to the glass with an almost oil-like sheen – a visual cue to its scale and intent. The bouquet is quite simply bottomless – profoundly deep and endlessly unfurling (near impossible to fully articulate). Dark fruits arrive in layered register – mulberry, blackberry, crème de mûre and damson before the wine shifts and reveals ever more complexity. Dried florals, coconut, iris and liquorice emerge, followed by mint, warming spice and a distinctly cool, ferrous edge. A faint saline whisper lingers, lifting and refining the whole. Each return to the glass brings new detail. This is not a static aromatic profile, but a constantly evolving, almost hypnotic experience. I struggle to think of another Australian winemaker producing wines of such mesmeric detail and intrigue. These are truly special.

The palate is commanding yet under absolute control. There is immense concentration, but it builds slowly and deliberately rather than arriving in a rush. Black fruits form the core, framed by savoury nuances of olive tapenade, graphite, liquorice root and a subtle herbal inflection. The tannins are abundant yet exquisitely judged – fanning out like the finest silk across the palate, providing both structure and composure against the wine’s saturated intensity. What sets this apart is the tension - power meets polish, weight meets cadence. The texture is plush and flowing, almost creamy in its seamlessness, yet anchored by a cooling mineral drive and savoury depth that keeps everything in check.

The finish is extraordinary – long, resonant and seemingly endless, slowly dissolving into an abyss of dark fruit, spice and mineral nuance. A profoundly complete Shiraz of immense scale and detail. This sits comfortably among Australia’s elite and is built for the long haul. Approachable with extended aeration, but patience will be richly rewarded over decades. Quite possibly a step beyond even the remarkable Schubert Theorem – which, frankly, is saying something.”

2024 Standish The Relic

Stuart McCloskey, tasted 23 April 2026 “Boom - cracked black pepper is the first thing to hit your senses. Immediate, explosive, and utterly captivating - I wasn’t expecting such a striking, singular fragrance. It sets the tone for what follows: a wine of towering scale, energy, spice and tension…

The bouquet is initially reticent yet deeply addictive, and like Andelmonde, it needs time to emerge from its slumber. A chasm of iron ore, an underwater forest of sea kelp, sea salt and iodine come rushing through, alongside the blackest liquorice imaginable and a twist of bergamot. There’s a smoked, meaty aspect woven into the core. Dried meadow flowers, violet and rose (courtesy of the Viognier) bring aromatic lift and a certain sensuality. With further aeration, more savoury complexities emerge - olive tapenade, graphite and layers of charcuterie. The aromatic intricacy and depth here are off the scale. Very few possess the skill to deliver this level of detail.

The palate is equally entrancing. It is so rare to encounter a wine of this scale that delivers such equilibrium - the perfect interplay between power and finesse. The fruit is concentrated yet precise, flowing effortlessly across the palate to the tune of dark berries, salted plum and expensive, exotic spice. The flavours run long and deep - saturating, expansive and utterly compelling. Glass-staining in presence. Tannins are firm, providing structure without hardness, while a pepper-laced energy courses through the wine, carried by vibrant acidity and that signature whole-bunch spice.

What stands out most is the balance. This is not simply a wine of power - it is about detail, movement and clarity. The Viognier component works quietly in the background, enhancing texture and aromatic complexity without ever dominating. The finish is ridiculously long, savoury and gently spiced, tapering with a mineral edge and a lingering echo of pepper and dark fruit. A thrilling, expressive wine - something very special… and unmistakably Relic.”