White

Chardonnay

Sidewood

Adelaide Hills · Australia

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
Australia
Region
Adelaide Hills
Appellation
Adelaide Hills
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled chicken · Caesar salad · grilled fish · shrimp · seafood risotto

Rated vintages

  • 201591 pts

    this is a lovely effort and a great value from Sidewood in the Adelaide Hills. Grilled peaches provide the flesh, while a bright, citrusy note adds focus and length to this ripe, rich Chardonnay. Drink now–2020.

  • 201388 pts

    Another fine effort from Sidewood, a winery in the Adelaide Hills that is making some solid wines at realistic prices. Although this wine sees six months of French oak, the oak flavoring impact is minimal, and the wine shows ample fruit, ranging from pear and melon through peach…

  • 200989 pts

    Sidewood's 2009 Chardonnay is a throwback to the sort of delicious, well-priced Chardonnays Australia used to be known for, but with a touch more class. It delivers a big blast of upfront melon and peach fruit nestled in toasted cashew-like oak, then finishes fresh and citrusy.…