Longview of the Adelaide Hills has long been considered one of the region's leading wineries, consistently delivering exceptional examples of the region's hero varietals. Longview's 'Vista' Shiraz Barbera takes the best of Australia and Italy and blends them together to create a delicious, food-friendly modern red blend.
A super approachable Adelaide Hills red, the 2023 Longview Vista Shiraz Barbera shows how well these varietals work together when done well. The Shiraz provides flavoursome berry fruit, savouriness and subtle spice, while the Barbera deliver juicy cherry brightness, lively acid and a wonderful slender structure. A red bursting with flavour and wide appeal, it's a bargain at this discounted price.
"92 Points. Soft and delicious. Red and blue berried fruits, some musk, some spice, a hint of fennel and or woodsy herbs and maybe some fresh leather too, the latter as a positive. The drinkability of this wine is right up there. It has complexity, it’s not simple, but it’s all about drinkability. Tasted: Nov24. 13.5% alc. $26. Screwcap. Drink: 2024 - 2028."- Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front.
"92 Points Sweetly fruited and elegantly expressed with aromas of dark cherry, wild strawberry, dried herb, and nutmeg. On the palate, it's juicy and beautifully rounded with a smooth mouthfeel, backed by refreshing acidity and grainy tannins, making it firm and structured with a pleasingly dry finish. At its best: now to 2028."- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.
"A delightful, medium-weight red of crunchy texture, red cherry, raspberry, white pepper, green herbal detail and some light smoky spice elements. Feels very fresh and easy to drink, the tartness of fruit a pronounced character here, but fits for barbera's inclusion. Good fun, is the message. 91 Points. 13.5% alc. Screwcap. $25. Drink: 2024 - 2029"- Mike Bennie, winecompanion.com.au.
