Sidewood Estate Chardonnay 2025

Refined, Estate-grown, Balanced Elegant estate-grown Chardonnay with notes of stone fruit, citrus and cashew, layered with subtle oak. A supple palate is balanced by bright acidity and fine minerality, delivering a long, fresh finish. TASTING NOTES Our Estate Chardonnay displays aromas of fresh stone fruit, citrus and cashew, supported by gentle toasty oak characters. The palate is fleshy and supple, enhanced by vibrant acidity and a subtle backdrop of minerality resulting in a long, mouth-watering finish. VINIFICATION Individual parcels were harvested from our certified sustainable estate vineyards. Gently pressed, the free-run juice was then barrel fermented, using wild yeast , in French oak, including 20% new. The wine was left to mature for eight months on lees before rigorous barrel selection and blending. VINTAGE CONDITIONS A balanced growing season produced fruit with excellent flavour development and natural acidity. Mild conditions allowed for even ripening across parcels, resulting in Chardonnay with clarity, freshness and structure. AWARDS & REVIEWS Double Gold | Gilbert & Gaillard, France 2026 93 Points | Tony Love, Wine Pilot 2026 SERVING & STYLE Best served chilled. An incredibly adaptable wine that will complement a number of cuisines from Asian salads to roast pork or mushroom risotto. FAQs What style of Chardonnay is the Sidewood Estate Chardonnay 2024? The 2024 Sidewood Estate Chardonnay is an elegant, cool-climate Adelaide Hills Chardonnay with flavours of stone fruit, citrus and cashew, complemented by subtle oak influence. Its bright acidity, fine minerality and long, fresh finish create a balanced and approachable style. How is the Sidewood Estate Chardonnay 2024 made? Fruit is sourced from Sidewood's certified sustainable estate vineyards and fermented with wild yeast in French oak barrels (20% new oak). The wine is then matured on lees for eight months before final barrel selection and blending, adding texture and complexity while preserving freshness. What foods pair well with the Sidewood Estate Chardonnay 2024? This versatile Chardonnay pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, roast pork, mushroom risotto and fresh Asian-style salads. Its combination of vibrant acidity, subtle oak and creamy texture makes it an excellent match for a wide range of dishes. Download full tasting notes