Standish The Relic Shiraz/Viognier 2017 (750ML)

97 Points, Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Standish's 2017 The Relic Shiraz-Viognier includes 2% Viognier, just enough to soften the wine's considerable tannins and add a floral element on the nose. Gorgeous scents of brambly blackberries and anise lead into a wine that's full-bodied and plush, long and silky, adding hints of cocoa and espresso on the finish." 11/19

96 Points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous: "Vivid purple. An expansive, finely detailed bouquet evokes black raspberry and blueberry preserves, incense, Moroccan spices and candied flowers. Shows superb depth and energy to its red and blue fruit liqueur, violet pastille and spicecake flavors, which spread out and gain sweetness through the mid-palate. Finishes on a resonating floral, with gently chewy tannins and superb, blue fruit-driven persistence." 01/21