Longview Devil’s Elbow Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 from Longview in the Adelaide Hills is a cool‑climate Cab with real drive – dark fruit, herbs and graphite wrapped in a firm, elegant frame. Named after the infamous hairpin on the old freeway, it’s grown on steep, north‑facing estate slopes that soak up daytime sun then cool right down overnight, building intensity without heaviness. The 2023 release continues the label’s reputation for being one of the region’s smartest Cabernet buys.

In the glass, expect blackberry, blackcurrant and mulberry with tobacco, bay leaf, cocoa, warm capsicum, graphite and turned earth. The palate is medium‑to‑full‑bodied, tightly coiled and savoury – crackling blackcurrant and chocolate over fine, firm tannins and that classic varietal austerity that promises a decade of development. It finishes long, dry and refreshing, with clean cassis, herbs and a faint minty lift.

This is built for lamb racks, roast beef, slow‑cooked shoulders, hard cheeses and herb‑crusted roasts, where those tannins and acidity can cut through richness. It also suits richer veg dishes like mushroom pie or lentil and eggplant bakes. If you’re chasing serious, age‑worthy Adelaide Hills Cabernet at a very fair price, Longview Devil’s Elbow Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a terrific option to buy by the half‑dozen.