Sidewood Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2025
G 95
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 easy-going splash, or more seriously at the table with seafood, sauced well, and even better with Asian spices. Delish no matter when you serve it. Drink now–2027 Sidewood Estate Abel Pinot Noir 2024 G 95 One of three single clonal iterations of Pinot Noir that Sidewood releases from their Mappinga Vineyard in the Oakbank district. A darker cherry note here, still with all the woody spice of the variety, almost a cherry cola kind of note within its aromatics. Pure flavours, nicely mannered tannins and acidity, a delicious style. Drink now– 2032 Sidewood Estate Mappinga Chardonnay 2024 G 95 An elite release from Sidewood’s Mappinga Vineyard in Oakbank, selected clones, whole bunch pressed, fermented for nine months in French barrels, which we see in the wine’s well-balanced woody elements from start to finish, baking spices extruded, as well as familiar white stone fruits and yellow grapefruit flavours, acidity from the latter prominent, all the inputs melding together for an exquisite rendition. Drink now–2032 Sidewood Estate 777 Pinot Noir 2023 G 95 One of Sidewood’s single Pinot clonal releases, all grown in the same Mappinga Vineyard. This 777 clone variation has a lovely, well-mannered leafiness and lightly charry tone to begin, the palate with red fruits in a well-rounded style, freshly ripe and flavoursome to rise above a softer tannin feel. Lovely. Drink now–2032 Tapanappa Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay 2024 G 95 Yum. It makes me sit back and smile. Sticky oranges, beeswax and lime sherbet. It’s elegant and playful; detailed and effortless. The fruit is pure and concentrated, never overpowered by winery antics. Clever. The acid is fresh and framing, bringing lightness to the wine’s density. The mid-palate is intense, textured and layered. It finishes long, with cashew cream and a deepening fruit intensity. Again – yum. Drink now–2034
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