Aroma
Vibrant and expressive, jumping from the glass with an abundance of tropical fruit and crisp citrus. Passionfruit and guava lead the way, layered with fresh grapefruit and a delicate elderflower lift, creating an intensely aromatic and inviting nose.

Palate
Dry, bright and energetic, with crunchy Granny Smith apple and grapefruit bringing immediate freshness. Juicy passionfruit and guava add a generous tropical core, while subtle elderflower provides an aromatic floral edge. Crisp, cleansing acidity drives the palate, balancing the vibrant fruit and giving the wine excellent energy and definition.

Finish
Long, refreshing and full of flavour, with lingering tropical fruit, grapefruit and crisp green apple leaving the palate clean and wanting another sip.

Sourced primarily from selected blocks on our Charleston and Oakbank properties, two of Australia’s finest Sauvignon Blanc vineyards. The cool, late season allowed fruit to ripen slowly, with parcels picked carefully at optimum ripeness over a two week period. Chilled grapes were gently pressed in our winery and underwent a long, slow, cool fermentation, maintaining the delicate flavours. Some time on yeast lees after ferment helps to build palate weight and texture.

A cool, wet spring and long, mild ripening season defined the 2026 vintage in the Adelaide Hills. Lower yields and an extended harvest period produced Sauvignon Blanc with excellent flavour concentration, vibrant aromatics and naturally bright acidity, delivering wines of exceptional freshness, balance and varietal expression.

2025 VINTAGE

Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc | National Wine Show 2026

Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc + 95 Points | Royal Perth Wine Show 2025

Top Gold + 96 Points | Cowra Wine Show 2025

Gold | Rutherglen Wine Show

95 Points | Tony Love, Wine Show
"Attention to detail is the mantra here, from start to finish. Sourced from multiple picks across two of Sidewood’s estate vineyards in the central Hills – a two week harvesting window allowing for choice in ripeness and across the aromatic and flavour spectrum. Begins with a vibrant tropical fruit salad note, squeezed with lime juice, covering the exotic to the citrus in textbook fashion, nose and palate in sync. It’s then that the mouthfeel and textural elements lift their game, mouth watering sensations rising as tempered acidity and minerally, chalky layering drive a long, flavourful finish – with a touch of white pepper for good measure. Enjoy this as an easygoing splash, or more seriously at the table with seafood, sauced well, and even better with Asian spices. Delish no matter when you serve it."

94 Points | James Halliday's Wine Companion 2025
"The first of the 2025 vintage, bottled from the notably dry growing season. A very elegant and sincere expression of sauvignon blanc abounds from the glass, with aromas of delicate white florals, wafts of honeysuckle, morning dew atop blades of grass, the freshness clear and abundant. A little lychee and pineapple, too. Indeed, a bit going on. The palate drives a long line of citrus, grapefruit and finger lime right through to the ends. This is sauvignon blanc for sunshine sipping."

94 Points | Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2025

Best served well chilled. A lively, refreshing white wine ideal for warm weather, seafood, fresh salads and light, contemporary cuisine.

What flavours can I expect from the 2025 Sidewood Estate Sauvignon Blanc?
This cool-climate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc displays vibrant aromas of citrus, passionfruit and subtle herbal notes, with a crisp palate, bright natural acidity, and a refreshing, mouth-watering finish.

Is the 2025 Sidewood Estate Sauvignon Blanc best enjoyed young?
Yes. Crafted to showcase freshness, aromatic intensity and vibrant fruit character, this Sauvignon Blanc is designed for immediate enjoyment, making it an ideal choice for seasonal drinking and warm-weather occasions.

What foods pair well with the 2025 Sidewood Estate Sauvignon Blanc?
Serve well chilled alongside seafood, fresh salads, and light contemporary dishes. Its bright acidity and lively citrus character also make it an excellent match for dishes featuring Asian-inspired flavours and fresh herbs.