New Arrivals

Jay Miller (erobertparker.com) "The 2006 Shiraz Lily’s Garden comes from McLaren Vale. It reveals a complex aromatic array including balsam wood, spice box, violets, earth notes, pepper, blueberry, and blackberry. Layered and rich, it conceals enough ripe tannin to evolve for another 2-3 years. It has outstanding grip, depth, and a... read more

Stuart McCloskey "The bouquet is very ‘Utopos’ and back to an intense Smörgåsbord of ripe, black fruits – blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, violet, Indian ink, anise, sweet, gingery spice, fruitcake, mint, rosemary and warmed earth...read more

Stuart McCloskey "Again, and without repeating myself, the hallmark freshness belies what is fast becoming my preferred vintage. Insanely deep, Standish darkness, wholesome, brooding...read more

Stuart McCloskey "What a bouquet. So distinctive – such individuality. Fresh pine needles, blueberry, blackberry, cranberry, lavender, rosemary, clove, savoury spice, bell pepper, fennel seed...read more

Stuart McCloskey – Tasted November 2022 “At first glance, surprisingly youthful, as is the bouquet, which is deep and brooding...read more

Stuart McCloskey "This wine tells a story and transports you to a better place... it’s not far off perfection. I can genuinely understand the wine’s release price. Without question this drinks like a £100+ bottle of wine...read more

Stuart McCloskey "This wine tells a story and transports you to a better place... it’s not far off perfection. I can genuinely understand the wine’s release price. Without question this drinks like a £100+ bottle of wine...read more

Special 6 pack price - £9.94 per bottle

Stuart McCloskey “Albariño and skin-contact Malvasia are my guilty, wine pleasures. I seek-out both varietals (with some bottle age) during the winter months and gorge on them... read more

Contains one 75cl bottle of each:

• 2023 Standish The Standish
• 2023 Standish The Relic
• 2023 Standish Lamella
• 2023 Standish The Schubert Theorem

Stuart McCloskey "Sumptuous, silken, fleshy without being flashy... Sorry Australia – This is the best Chardonnay of the year (so far). Magnificent wine - Soulful in its deliverance...read more

Stuart McCloskey “A bouquet that screams Margaret River - Citrus, nectarine, grapefruit, pear, tonic water, cinnamon, sweet brioche, along with a spray of salinity...read more

Stuart McCloskey “Simply sublime and drinks like a very expensive Burgundy (Meursault) – I kid you not. What a stunner… Save to say, this is an epic Chardonnay. A bold, commanding masterpiece that defies the price...read more

Matthew Jukes “One of the most respected sparklers in Australia.. Made in the traditional method and Pinot Noir dominant, this is a brilliant wine with delicious fruit and a lovely, long, dry finish...read more

Matthew Jukes “One of the most respected sparklers in Australia.. Made in the traditional method and Pinot Noir dominant, this is a brilliant wine with delicious fruit and a lovely, long, dry finish...read more

Stuart McCloskey "Heavenly bouquet that ticks every, single box for me… The density and array of aromatics is astonishing...this is a sublime wine. Excruciatingly, good to great. Actually, one of the best Cab / Shiraz I have ever sampled...read more 

Stuart McCloskey "Such finesse – such intellectual drinking (without sounding overly poncy). This is certainly not a wine to be guzzled. It demands your attention. The sense of unforced harmony ultimately wins you over...read more

Stuart McCloskey "For those who wish to explore unadulterated beauty – this is the one. She’s so graceful (without impacting texture or flavour) and purrs with pedigree. Very special, indeed...read more

Mike Bennie, The Wine Front “Builds and builds with each sip, very concentrated and yet seems to spread quite broadly in the palate, with chocolatey, wide-grain tannins lending a hand...read more

Mike Bennie, The Wine Front “Builds and builds with each sip, very concentrated and yet seems to spread quite broadly in the palate, with chocolatey, wide-grain tannins lending a hand...read more

Stuart McCloskey “There is immediate pleasure both from flavour and palette feel. This is joyous and struts confidently (as it should). The fruit is hand selected (from the best parcels), gently basket pressed and matured in French oak for 14-months...read more

Stuart McCloskey “Simply gorgeous – what a beautiful Grenache. Do you know what? I am going to declare this beauty as one of the prettiest / finest examples of Grenache I have sampled...read more

Stuart McCloskey “Simply gorgeous – what a beautiful Grenache. Do you know what? I am going to declare this beauty as one of the prettiest / finest examples of Grenache I have sampled...read more

Stuart McCloskey “I am not sure I have ever encountered a ten-year-old wine with such intense, primary aromatics. This blossoms with air – not too much, mind you. An hour or two will suffice...read more

Stuart McCloskey "This is really something special… The purity is an experience all of its own. A magical wine that, and I am sorry to say, exceeded my expectations. Faultless...read more