Longview Yakka Shiraz 2023 from Longview Vineyard in the Adelaide Hills is a cool‑climate, medium‑bodied Shiraz that nails the “modern Syrah” brief – bright fruit, peppery lift and savoury detail without excess weight. It’s estate‑grown on rocky Macclesfield slopes alongside hardy yakka grass trees, and delivers a lot of character at a very fair price.

In the glass you’ll see vibrant purple‑garnet with aromas of boysenberry and plum, red berries, truffle, dry herbs and a twist of pepper and meatiness. The palate is juicy yet structured – sweet, soft boysenberry‑and‑plum fruit inside a frame of white pepper, mulchy earth, mocha, a touch of coconutty oak and tacky, whole‑bunch‑influenced tannins. It finishes with lingering spice, chocolate and a cool, savoury edge that really benefits from a quick decant.

Longview Yakka Shiraz 2023 is spot‑on with charcoal‑grilled lamb, steak, BBQ meats, sausages or a rich mushroom and lentil stew, where that spice and structure can shine. It will also handle pizza, burgers or slow‑cooked beef with ease, making it a versatile, crowd‑pleasing Hills red for the table. If you’re chasing a peppery, cool‑climate Shiraz that punches above its price, this Yakka 2023 is a very smart option.