Sidewood Estate Pinot Gris 2025 6 Pack

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Tony Love - Winepilot

Sourced from Sidewood Estate’s vineyards in the Charleston and Oakbank districts, a fair bit wild-fermented in large format French oak vessels, which immediately suggests the style of wine is aiming for a decent level of personality. Glossy pale gold, it looks almost unctuous which confirms where it’s headed, then smelling gloriously of spiced pear compote with faint cinnamon and ginger nut biscuit notes for extras. It’s rich in the palate, too – stone fruits and milky raw macadamia nuts, offset by a spring of subtle acidity to balance its natural fruit sweetness. All its aromatic and flavour elements play a part in the generous mouth-filling and textural style of the wine, which stands out as a distinctive example in this varietal class. Awarded the trophy as the best Pinot Gris/Grigio at the 2025 Sydney Royal Wine Awards.

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Katrina Butler - Halliday Wine Companion

A classic and impressive example of pinot gris. A varietally persuasive nose of white florals and spice with plenty of pear, crystallised ginger and lemon curd. Such a smart wine; a portion of the fruit was wild fermented in large format French oak, for the promise of texture and intrigue. Swills of stone fruit, white nectarine and peach, together with a blanched almond nuttiness. The spiced pear and the texture shine true and pure. A whole and intentional expression of gris.

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Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

It's finely expressed on the nose, showing notes of white-fleshed nectarine, poached pear, lemon pith, and subtle floral nuances. The palate delivers excellent focus and elegant flow, beautifully framed by well-pitched acidity, with a long and refined finish. Gorgeously composed and styled, offering a charming drinking experience.

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Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

I see on the Sidewood website that this won best Pinot Gris at the Sydney Wine Show. This is a nice time of year because the jasmine starts coming out, which we sometimes call ‘sniffy’. Pear, citrus, quite some white flower perfume here. It’s light, crisp and fresh, slightly powdery in texture, a little spicy and nutty, though mainly all about aromatics and a mix of crisp pear and zesty tang on a finish of good length. Easy to like.