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Product Description:The pinnacle of Eden Valley Shiraz, forged from legacy and precision. Lamella is the flagship Shiraz from Dan Standish, a sixth-generation Barossan and one of Australia’s most exacting winemakers. Sourced exclusively from the Angas family vineyard at Hutton Vale Farm in Eden Valley, the fruit comes from vines planted in the early 1960s using cuttings from the famed Mt Edelstone vineyard. This site, perched between Mt Edelstone and Hill of Grace, is one of the most prized in the country—and Lamella is its purest expression. Crafted entirely from whole bunches and fermented in small open oak vats, the 2021 vintage shows remarkable finesse and structure. Cool conditions delivered a wine of rare clarity and poise: jasmine tea, graphite, bergamot, and star anise float above layers of pomegranate, sage, and black tea. Each parcel is vinified separately, allowing Dan to make ruthless selections—up to 80% of fruit can be declassified—ensuring only the most compelling barrels are bottled. This is a wine of grand architecture and long cellaring potential. Best from 2027, but its dense core of black fruits, spice and fine-grained tannin will carry it through to 2043 with ease. Pair it with chargrilled meats, aged cheeses, or nothing at all—Lamella can speak for itself. MakerFounded in 1999 by sixth-generation Barossan Dan Standish, The Standish Wine Company is a small-batch producer with serious intent. After refining his craft at Torbreck and in the vineyards of the Rhone, Rioja and Sonoma, Dan returned to South Australia to focus on site-driven Shiraz from Eden and Barossa Valleys. Each vineyard parcel is fermented separately, and up to 80% of the blend may be discarded—only the most compelling barrels make the final cut. It’s a fiercely selective approach that delivers wines of both clarity and depth, intensity and finesse. Alongside Dan, Nicole Standish drives the technical and viticultural precision that underpins the brand. Together they favour whole-bunch ferments, wild yeasts, natural cork, and extended elevage in French oak (18–22 months). These choices shape Lamella into a distinctive expression of site: structured, aromatic, and built to age. PhilosophyAt the core of The Standish Wine Company is a belief in precision without compromise, and in letting great sites speak for themselves. Dan Standish’s philosophy is grounded in minimal intervention—wild ferments, whole-bunch inclusion, no fining or filtration—and an unwavering focus on vineyard expression over winemaking signature. Lamella, drawn from cooler Eden Valley plots like Hutton Vale and Stonegarden, leans into its origins with savoury detail, floral lift and mineral tension. Each vintage is vinified and assessed barrel by barrel, with only the most expressive components chosen for final bottling. It’s a rigorous process that favours quiet power over brute force. The result is Shiraz that captures nuance and structure, designed not just for immediacy, but for long-haul cellaring. Every bottle is a distillation of time, place and intention—made with patience, and built to reward it. Tasting NotesNOSE– Exotic spice and floralsJasmine tea, bergamot and graphite rise from the glass with raspberry, star anise and citrus blossom. PALATE– Structured and texturalSage, pomegranate and black tea wrapped around blue and black fruits, with a vital mineral edge. FINISH– Persistent and poisedSkin and stalk tannins melt into the fruit; long, savoury and detailed to the last note. Reviews & Accolades
