Discover Longview Vineyard The Piece Shiraz 2019, a refined and elegant wine from the cool vintage of 2019 in Adelaide Hills. This wine features aromas of white pepper, baking spices, blackberry, and coffee, with a succulent palate of ripe cherry, red currants, and mulberries. Perfect for cellaring until 2032.
Experience the elegance of Longview Vineyard The Piece Shiraz 2019. Aromas of white pepper, baking spices, and blackberry with a structured palate. Ideal for cellaring until 2032. Order 6 x 750ml bottles today
Key Features
- Hop Vine & Still Tasting Panel Score: 96
- Aromas of white pepper, baking spices, bramble, blackberry, and coffee.
- Succulent palate with ripe cherry, tart red currants, and mulberries.
- Balanced natural acidity with dusty tannins and a clean, dry finish.
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Cellar until 2032; decant at least 30 minutes before serving.
Producer Background
Longview Estate is a prestigious family-owned vineyard located in the Adelaide Hills, near Macclesfield. Since its establishment in 2001, Longview has become one of Australia’s most awarded vineyards, known for its commitment to quality and innovative winemaking techniques.
Vintage Notes
The 2019 vintage in Adelaide Hills was characterized by very cool temperatures, resulting in a restrained and elegant wine. The cool conditions allowed for a long ripening period, enhancing the development of complex flavours and maintaining natural acidity.
Vineyard & Winemaking Notes
The Piece Shiraz 2019 reflects the cool vintage with its restrained elegance. The wine showcases trademark aromas of white pepper, baking spices, bramble, blackberry, and coffee. The palate is structured yet succulent, with flavours of ripe cherry flesh, tart red currants, and mulberries. Dusty tannins knit these flavours together, delivering a clean, dry finish with tremendous length. This wine benefits from careful decanting and is ideal for cellaring.
Flavour Profile
This Shiraz offers a complex aroma profile of white pepper, baking spices, bramble, blackberry, and coffee. The palate is structured with ripe cherry, tart red currants, and mulberries, balanced by Longview’s hallmark natural acidity. The finish is clean, dry, and lengthy, with dusty tannins adding to the wine’s sophistication.
Food Pairings
The Piece Shiraz 2019 pairs beautifully with rich, hearty dishes such as braised lamb shanks, beef Wellington, and aged cheddar cheese. Its complex flavour profile and structured palate make it a versatile choice for gourmet meals and special occasions.