Nestled in Hahndorf in the heart of the cool-climate Adelaide Hills, Sidewood is the largest certified sustainable winery in the region. Wines are made at their state of the art winery by the highly acclaimed Darryl Catlin, who was previously a winemaker at Shaw and Smith.
This 2023 Sidewood Estate Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir is crafted from hand-picked grapes from low yielding vines at Sidewood's Mappinga Road, Charleston and Ironstone Road vineyards. Exotic aromas of wild strawberry and dark cherry with hints of forest floor and bay leaf. A seamless and elegant palate of fleshy red fruit with hints of violet and spice. Delicate tannins are framed by generous length and drive. An outstanding accompaniment to a duck or game dishes, with a side of wild mushrooms. Drinking beautifully now but will continue to evolve with careful cellaring.
"Big whiffs of satisfying red cherry, faint mocha, vanilla, dried cranberry and bay leaf. Great start. Slurpy texture with a pleasing mesh of tart cherry, sweet raspberry, cola characters and more herbal elements to taste. There's a freshness and lift to this wine that dials in immediate appeal. Quietly complex while delivering strong pinosity and charm. 92 Points. 13% alc. $38. Drink: 2023 - 2029. Screwcap"- Mike Bennie, The Wine Front.
