Standish Wines Standish Lamella 2024

ETA into the UK September / early October

Australia
Shiraz
ABV 14.9
Zalto Denk'Art Bordeaux Glass

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.”

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ETA into the UK September / early October

£249.00 per case (3x75cl) 28 in stock

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