The Sidewood Vineyard is situated at the 300 acre Ashwood Estate in the cool-climate of the Adelaide Hills wine region, 380m above sea level. Climate, soil, careful pruning techniques and hand-picking play a vital role to ensure that only the best fruit is produced for Sidewood Wines. With the rows of vineyards planted facing East - West, this ensures that combined with intensive canopy management the intensity of the fruit flavour profile will be enhanced.

Made from only the finest parcels of Burgundian (Dijon) clones B95 and B76. Grapes were hand picked from selected low yielding vines at our Mappinga Road estate. Partially whole bunch pressed then wild yeast fermented in 100% French oak barrels for ten months. This generously complex wine showcases wonderful tropical fruit aromas and rewards with delightful flavours of lychee, white peach, toasted nuts and green apple.

Gold Medal & 96 Points - James Halliday Chardonnay Challenge 2024
Gold Medal & 95 Points - Royal Sydney Wine Show 2024
Gold Medal & 95 Points - Royal Sydney Wine Show 2023
Gold Medal & 95 Points - National Cool Climate Wine Show 2023
Gold Medal & 96 Points - Wine Showcase 2023
Gold Medal - Winewise Championship 2024
Gold Medal - Sakura Wine Awards Japan 2024
96 Points - James Halliday; Wine Companion
95+ Points - Tony Love; Wine Pilot
94 Points - Gary Walsh; The Wine Front
96 Points - Sam Kim; Wine Orbit
94 Points - Patrick Eckel; The Wine Reviewer

Dijon clones 95 and 76; hand picked and partially whole-bunch pressed, wild-yeast fermented in French hogsheads and puncheons (30% new) and matured for 10 months, then the finest barrels chosen for this wine. A classic white peach, pink grapefruit flavour, the palate long and racy. Drink to: 2030; Alcohol: 12%; Rating: 96 Points & Special Value Star; James Halliday Wine Companion