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.

A best barrel selection from all 3 estate vineyards, their multiple parcels and all 12 clones. Some whole bunches, but mostly focused on a whole-berry carbonic-maceration approach, before maturing for 18 months in French barrels, 35% new. Finely sculpted, with sophisticated balance of flavour and structure, delicious concentration of blacker fruits and berries, with fresh acidity, lip-smacking tannins, and white-pepper-led spices. Ticks all the boxes. Drink to: 2030; Date Tasted: March 2021; Alcohol: 14.5%; Rating: 96 Points & Special Value Star; Tony Love; James Halliday Wine Companion