Sauvignon Blanc
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
We have a new candidate for value wine of the year, Sidewood Estate have delivered a Sauvignon Blanc that has piercing aromatics and incredible depth of tropical fruits. ...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
88
A light red as you would expect from both the variety and season, the nose has some funk and leathery notes to dark cherry and rhubarb fruit; the palate is...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
It can be difficult to find a methode champenoise at a tick over $32, with this Pinot Noir dominant blend from Sidewood enjoying the complexity that comes from 4 years...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
A youthful red in the glass with the 2018 continuing the trend of great value Shiraz releases from Sidewood; the wine itself is more European in its stylings with iodine...
Cabernet Sauvignon
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
A well made release that is showing well now and will come into its own in a couple of years. The wine is a deep but youthful red in the...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
A light yellow in the glass with a nose that is both varietal and regional with white peach and nectarine joined by subtle flint and mealy notes. Apricot joins the...
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
Rob Diletti is one of the most talented producers in Australia, Castle Rock Estate is not known for Shiraz, however this is an excellent cool climate example of the variety....
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
The most reductive of the 2018 LVS and it pushes it to the limit in a good way with citrus and just ripe stone fruits tempering the lees induced inputs....
Shiraz
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
A wine for the cellar with the 2017 vintage giving elegance, longevity and an overarching savoury structure; A youthful deep red in the glass with a nose of black cherry...
Pinot Noir
PE
Patrick Eckel
Updated
January 01, 2025
Wine Rating
88
2024 Disgorge A light yellow in the glass with fresh strawberry, a hint of citrus. The palate has drive of mineral lemon with red apple and...