Wine detail

The Standish Wine Company

The Standish

Barossa Valley

2021

Vintage

Varietal

Shiraz

Peak 2028-2041

Where it is, October 2026

Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.

This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2028 through 2041.

The ‘21 The Standish.

The Standish Wine Company 2021 is a Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Australia.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2026-2049Peak window 2028-2041

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

The Standish Wine Company 2021 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2021 vintage

The Standish Wine Company's 2021 wine is a Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Australia.

About The Standish Wine Company

The Standish Wine Company's wine is a Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Australia.

From the cellar: pair with

Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Braised short ribs with truffle polenta

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged Comté with quince paste

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is The Standish Wine Company 2021?

The Standish Wine Company 2021 is a Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Australia.

What does The Standish Wine Company 2021 taste like?

The Standish Wine Company 2021 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.

When should The Standish Wine Company 2021 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2026-2049. Within that arc, the peak window is 2028-2041. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with The Standish Wine Company 2021?

Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.