The 2022 Longview Macclesfield Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautifully refined single-vineyard Adelaide Hills Cabernet grown on the estate’s north-facing ironstone and gravel slopes in Macclesfield. Produced by Longview Vineyard — one of the region’s most awarded family-owned wineries — the wine reflects the cooler Adelaide Hills climate, delivering classic Cabernet structure with impressive freshness and elegance. Matured in French oak, the excellent 2022 vintage produced a Cabernet with dark fruit intensity, fine tannins and exceptional balance, showing both immediate appeal and long-term cellaring potential.
The nose reveals cassis, mulberry and blackberry layered with violets, dried herbs, subtle mint and gravelly mineral notes. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with fine dusty tannins, vibrant acidity and a polished core of dark berry fruit balanced by savoury spice and earthy complexity. Layers of raspberry, blackcurrant and cedar unfold with freshness and finesse, finishing long, elegant and quietly powerful with classic cool-climate Cabernet character. Critics praised the wine’s “gossamer texture,” vitality and refinement, with Halliday awarding 93 points.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2022 Longview Macclesfield Cabernet Sauvignon is a polished and sophisticated Adelaide Hills Cabernet — structured, savoury and beautifully balanced with excellent ageing potential. Perfect with roast lamb, ribeye steak, duck, mushroom dishes or aged hard cheeses. Decant if drinking young or cellar comfortably through 2035+.
