Australian Chardonnay

Stuart McCloskey 27 October 2026 “The condition of the wine is impeccable, and I can genuinely see it ageing for another decade. Which, frankly, is bonkers for a non-vintage sparkling wine. Then again, I remind myself that almost the entire blend comes from a single, exceptional vintage, so perhaps I shouldn't be quite so surprised. read... read more

Stuart McCloskey 27 October 2026 “The condition of the wine is impeccable, and I can genuinely see it ageing for another decade. Which, frankly, is bonkers for a non-vintage sparkling wine. Then again, I remind myself that almost the entire blend comes from a single, exceptional vintage, so perhaps I shouldn't be quite so surprised. read... read more

Tony Love, Winepilot “A very smart expression of Adelaide Hills traditional method sparkling, in this a 65% Chardonnay/35% Pinot Noir combination where the regional fruit expression – Chardonnay’s leading white nectarine and citrus qualities to the fore...read more

Pound for pound – you will not find another sparkling wine (from anywhere) this good.

Stuart McCloskey "If there is a better sparkling wine at this level currently being produced in Australia, I would genuinely love to taste it. Sidewood has achieved something quite remarkable...read more

97 Points - Platinum Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards 2026

Decanter Judging Panel “An delectable fluidity of ripe orchard fruit, zesty grapefruit and lemon tunes with the mouth-watering acidity, cashew nut texture and fine-boned structure intuitively...read more

97 Points - Platinum Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards 2026

Decanter Judging Panel “Copious nectarine and pineapple richness leads the way with a tantalising steely mineral underscore juxtaposing. Glimmering sherbet acidity tingles on the palate...read more

Campbell Mattinson, Wine Front “The Stonier wines are in such wonderful good form. This is for the cellar, arguably, and in that role it will perform beautifully. But give this wine time to breathe, even now, and it blossoms so very well...read more

Campbell Mattinson, Wine Front “It’s early-ish 2026 and this was picked in early-ish 2025, so fair to say that it’s still a pup, and arguably too young to be tasted and consumed. But boy oh boy does it have a mighty fine future ahead...read more

Campbell Mattinson, Wine Front  “This is very spiffy. It’s tight and flavoursome and fruit-generous and well honed. It tastes of pears and grapefruit, peach and cedar, with chalk, brine and tonic characters...read more

Gold Medal - International Wine and Spirits Competition 2025

Gold Medal - International Wine and Spirits Competition 2025

Stuart McCloskey “The 2025 Southern Seas is completely different and every bit as compelling. That extraordinary L.A.S. Vino texture is there in abundance, quietly waiting beneath the surface. Utterly fascinating Chardonnay...read more

Stuart McCloskey “The 2025 Metricup is a glorious Chardonnay. White peach and ripe nectarine initially, followed by lemon curd, grapefruit and citrus oil, but it is the mouthfeel that commands attention...read more

Stuart McCloskey "A superb Chardonnay with bags of flavour and character. Moreish, beautifully balanced. A super wine to enjoy today however, it has all the qualities to last another 5-years...read more

Stuart McCloskey “The gentle tang of salinity is unmistakable - a wonderful reminder of the cooling sea breezes that shape Stella Bella's vineyards. I absolutely love this style...read more

Stuart McCloskey "A sparkling Rosé of real substance and refinement, allowing hand-harvested fruit from the celebrated Mappinga Road Vineyard to rest peacefully on its lees for a minimum of five years. The 2018 Isabella refuses to compromise...read more

Stuart McCloskey "If the 2013 Chloe Cuvée showcases power and grandeur, the 2014 Isabella Rosé is its more graceful sibling. Don't mistake elegance for delicacy - This is every bit as concentrated, textural and captivating as the Chloe...read more

Stuart McCloskey "The 2013 Chloe Cuvée is a sparkling wine that simply commands your attention... At its asking price, I can think of nothing that comes remotely close. It is an astonishing wine...read more

Campbell Mattinson, Wine Front “The Stonier wines are in such wonderful good form. This is for the cellar, arguably, and in that role it will perform beautifully. But give this wine time to breathe, even now, and it blossoms so very well...read more

Campbell Mattinson, Wine Front “It’s early-ish 2026 and this was picked in early-ish 2025, so fair to say that it’s still a pup, and arguably too young to be tasted and consumed. But boy oh boy does it have a mighty fine future ahead...read more

Campbell Mattinson, Wine Front  “This is very spiffy. It’s tight and flavoursome and fruit-generous and well honed. It tastes of pears and grapefruit, peach and cedar, with chalk, brine and tonic characters...read more

2020 hand harvested Chardonnay. First fermentation in a second year French oak barrel where it matures for 12 months. Second fermentation inside the bottle. Aged on yeast lees for 5 years. Riddled. Disgorged. Dosaged. So complex and so delicious…

Stuart McCloskey “Like all top Chardonnays, this is not about sheer power. It is about harmony, restraint, and effortless confidence. It whispers rather than shouts yet somehow leaves the louder wines trailing in its wake....read more