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 2024 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. "An attractive, easy-drinking red wine that steps out of the box and does so well. It's snappy in texture, red-fruited at the peakier, fresher end, imbued with blood orange crunch and sweet-sour, dashed with herbs and pepper. It's a red for guzzling and good times, not overly complex, a bit different to keep you interested and a bit good, too. 91 Points. 13.5% alc. Screwcap. 91 Points. $28. Drink: 2026- 2029"- Mike Bennie, winecompanion.com.au.
