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The Standish experience: Ahmed’s pick

1 The Standish Wine Co, Lamella, Eden Valley, South Australia 2018 98

£74.50 The Vinorium Classic Eden Valley fragrance: freshness, sinew and spice, wed to 2018’s compelling intensity and saturation of blackberry, strawberry and bramble fruit. Ethereal and lingering from tip to toe, showing peony, black pepper, dried mint and lavender lift, with smoky, espresso undertones. From the Mount Edelstone Vineyard planted in 1962. Drink

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