Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
A wine that has distinct similarities with the Mappinga, but is even more layered and considered in its expression of site and winemaker influence. Plum, earth, pepper...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
Rhone meets the Adelaide Hills; the wine is defined by its old world savoury structure that is beautifully contrasted by dark fruits and pepper from quality cool climate fruit and...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
There combination of the largest vineyard in the Adelaide Hills and an extremely talented winemaker make Sidewood a consistent producer of quality, yet very well priced wines. ...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
There were only 250 dozen produced with the wine being 100 % whole bunch and aged in older oak. A wine that is floral yet savoury, supple yet structured in...
Other White
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
The nose has lemon, grapefruit and crushed rock; the palate gives more richness than the nose with white peach and lovely layers of acidity that do well to compliment the...
Pinot Gris
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Sidewood do very well with aromatic whites; pristine fruit but texture. The nose has new season pear with a gentle cinnamon and apple pie like spice. The palate is supple...
Sauvignon Blanc
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
A stunning release with piercing aromatics and impressive mouth feel and depth, it is a timely reminder of the quality of Sauvignon Blanc from the Adelaide Hills. ...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
A peppery and herbaceous nose with dark cherry and blackberry fruit, the palate is generous and bright before oak shows itself on the mid palate with some rhone like charcuterie...
Tempranillo
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
Made from Tempranillo grapes sourced from the Ironstone Road Vineyard, the wine was fermented and aged in old french oak barriques. A pretty salmon to pink...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
New season fig, white peach and lifted flint give attractive aromatics on the nose; the palate has an initial suppleness of texture with time on lees giving softness to a...