Winner - Best in Glass 2026 (Pinot Gris/Grigio) | Dan Murphy's Wine Awards 2026
Trophy + Best Pinot Gris or Grigio + 95 Points | Royal Sydney Wine Show 2025
Top Gold + 96 Points | Perth Royal Wine Show 2025
95 Points | Halliday's Wine Companion 2025
"A classic and impressive example of pinot gris. A varietally persuasive nose of white florals and spice with plenty of pear, crystallised ginger and lemon curd. Such a smart wine; a portion of the fruit was wild fermented in large format French oak, for the promise of texture and intrigue. Swills of stone fruit, white nectarine and peach, together with a blanched almond nuttiness. The spiced pear and the texture shine true and pure. A whole and intentional expression of gris."
95 Points | Tony Love, Wine Pilot 2025
"Sourced from Sidewood Estate’s vineyards in the Charleston and Oakbank districts, a fair bit wild-fermented in large format French oak vessels, which immediately suggests the style of wine is aiming for a decent level of personality. Glossy pale gold, it looks almost unctuous which confirms where it’s headed, then smelling gloriously of spiced pear compote with faint cinnamon and ginger nut biscuit notes for extras. It’s rich in the palate, too – stone fruits and milky raw macadamia nuts, offset by a spring of subtle acidity to balance its natural fruit sweetness. All its aromatic and flavour elements play a part in the generous mouth-filling and textural style of the wine, which stands out as a distinctive example in this varietal class. Awarded the trophy as the best Pinot Gris/Grigio at the 2025 Sydney Royal Wine Awards."
95 Points | Vinonotebook 2015
"Fragrant and jumps out of the glass. Crunchy pear, soft brown spice, heading towards a Jersey Caramel tone, hints of musk, lime juice and ginger (biscuit and shaved). Well structured with precise acidity and focus. Lightly phenolic with a base of Gris’ inherent weight. Balanced class with intensity and driving fruit. Accolades well deserved."
94 Points | Melbourne International Wine Challenge 2025
93 Points | Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2025
