2026 Sidewood Estate Pinot Gris, Adelaide Hills

Sourced from two of Sidewood’s estate Adelaide Hills vineyards in Charleston and Oakbank, a part of the fruit was whole bunch pressed and wild fermented in older French barrels before settling on its yeast lees, building an adult textural thread through the palate for that little extra something above the core citrussed line that’s deliciously refreshing, leaning towards a Riesling like feel, Pink Lady-like apple flavour hints as well. Tangy, pithy, mouthwatering – bring on summer.

93 points Tony Love for Wine Pilot, October 2026

The fruit for this wine came from Sidewood’s Charleston and Oakbank vineyards. A portion of the juice was fermented in large-format oak barrels for enhanced texture, while the overall gaol was for a fresh and vibrant style.

A versatile drink now kind of Gris with soft and generous feel that drinks well on its own and would be at home with a wide variety of food.

About this producer

Sidewood Estate is a family-owned Adelaide Hills winery established in 2004 by Owen and Cassandra Inglis.

Their substantial, 110 hectares of vineyards are spread across four sites in Oakbank, Charleston, Echunga and Nairne and allow the winemaking team led by Dylan Lee to make a wide range of wines with a now enviable track record of excellence, all characterised by balance and elegance.

The vineyards and operations at large are certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, with ongoing practical measures in place to reduce carbon emissions and increase the recycling of resources on-site.