A finely detailed and expressive Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris showing lifted aromas of pear, white nectarine and subtle floral notes. The palate is medium-bodied and textural, with gentle stone-fruit flavours, a soft, rounded mouthfeel and bright natural acidity, finishing clean and poised.

Sustainably grown estate fruit was hand-picked over two weeks from Sidewood’s Charleston and Oakbank vineyards. A portion was wild fermented in large-format French oak to build textural complexity while maintaining freshness.

The 2025 growing season in the Adelaide Hills provided favourable cool-climate conditions, allowing the fruit to ripen evenly while retaining natural acidity and balance.

Winner | Best in Glass 2026 (Pinot Gris/Grigio), Dan Murphy's Wine Awards

Trophy + Best Pinot Gris or Grigio | 2025 Royal Sydney Wine Show (95 points)

Top Gold + 96 points | 2025 Royal Perth Wine Show (96 points)

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."

94 points | Melbourne International Wine Challenge 2025

93 points | Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2025

Best served lightly chilled. A versatile white wine suited to contemporary cuisine, seafood and lighter, spice-driven dishes.

Is Sidewood Pinot Gris the best Pinot Gris in the Adelaide Hills?
The 2025 vintage is the most awarded Pinot Gris in the Adelaide Hills, with Trophy at the Royal Sydney Wine Show, Top Gold at Royal Perth and 95 points in the Halliday Wine Companion.

What does Sidewood Pinot Gris taste like?
Aromas of Corella pear, rosewater and ginger lead to flavours of white nectarine and quince, with a subtle nutty complexity and long, dry finish.

Where is Sidewood Pinot Gris grown?
Estate grown in the Adelaide Hills, hand-picked from Charleston and Oakbank vineyards.

How is Sidewood Pinot Gris made?
A portion is wild fermented in large-format French oak with extended time on lees, creating a textural, Burgundy-inspired style.

Where can I buy Sidewood Pinot Gris?
Available at the Sidewood cellar door, online at sidewood.com.au, and through Dan Murphy’s nationally.