95 Points | Halliday Top 100 Wines 2022

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.

An approachable red wine, the 2021 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 the price. 

“95 Points. No information on the back label, not even the percentage split. Yet in truth it’s the vintage that is speaking loud and clear, with its red berry and liquorice bouquet, dark chocolate even louder on the palate which is 50/50% juicy and savoury. $25. 13.5% alc. Drink to 2036.”- James Halliday, Top 100 Wines 2022.