Sidewood Vigneron's Release Late Disgorged Mixed 6 Pack

Contains three bottles of each:

Vigneron's Release Chloe Cuvée Sparkling Late Disgorged 2013
Vigneron's Release Isabella Rosé Sparkling Late Disgorged 2014

Vigneron's Release Chloe Cuvée Sparkling Late Disgorged 2013

Hand harvested Pinot Noir 35% | 65% Chardonnay

Stuart McCloskey, tasted 14 July 2026 "The 2013 Chloe Cuvée is a sparkling wine that simply commands your attention. Matured for more than a decade on its lees before late disgorgement, it delivers extraordinary complexity whilst retaining remarkable freshness, vitality and precision. The bouquet unfolds in effortless layers of toasted brioche, warm croissant, acacia honey and roasted hazelnuts, complemented by preserved lemon, baked apple, ripe orchard fruits and a delicate whisper of sea spray. The mousse is exquisitely fine, creating a seamless, creamy texture that glides across the palate before giving way to an incredibly long, mineral-laced finish.

There is tremendous depth here, yet the wine never feels heavy, overworked, or tired. Instead, it possesses that rare ability to combine richness with remarkable tension, making every sip utterly compelling. Having enjoyed many bottles of House of Arras during my career, I can say without hesitation that this comfortably rivals, and for my palate, surpasses the finest Grand Vintage releases.

In fact, with approximately four to five additional years on its lees compared with many of Australia's most celebrated prestige sparkling wines, it achieves an even greater degree of autolytic complexity, texture and refinement. At its asking price, I can think of nothing that comes remotely close. It is an astonishing wine and, pound for pound, represents one of the greatest bargains in the world of fine sparkling wine.

Serve in a Zalto Universal stem. It is magnificent today, yet far from its final destination. Drink now or cellar with complete confidence over the next five to eight years and watch this beautiful wine evolve with even greater depth, harmony and finesse.

One final note. Around a year ago, I enjoyed lunch with Giant Steps' Head of Winemaking, Mel Chester. Alongside a superb line-up of wines, we shared a bottle of Nyetimber's flagship 1086 - a magnificent sparkling wine carrying a price tag to match (£150 from the winery). It was a memorable bottle – I have enjoyed a few. Yet, tasting the 2013 Chloe Cuvée today, I can honestly say I find this every bit as compelling. That is perhaps the highest compliment I can pay Sidewood's remarkable achievement."

Vigneron's Release Isabella Rosé Sparkling Late Disgorged 2014

Hand-harvested | 60% Pinot Noir | 40% Dijon Chardonnay clones from Sidewood's celebrated Mappinga Road Vineyard, Oakbank
Minimum five years' bottle ageing on lees
Release Date March 2024
 
Stuart McCloskey, tasted 14 July 2026 "Another sparkling wine with genuine pedigree. Sidewood has resisted the temptation to produce a simple, fruit-driven wine designed purely for immediate appeal. Instead, they have crafted 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. Sparkling wines at this price are generally crafted for affordability rather than distinction. Compromise is almost expected. The 2018 Isabella refuses to compromise - It is an approach that demanded patience, investment, conviction and an unwavering belief that time would reward exceptional fruit.
 
Let's be honest. Around this price, you are typically shopping amongst good, non-vintage English sparkling wines. Please don't mistake this as a criticism of England - we produce some beauties. Rather, it highlights just how extraordinary Sidewood's achievement really is. My job has always been to find wines that over-deliver, and I honestly believe this is another example.
 
The bouquet is wonderfully expressive, bursting with pristine wild strawberries, freshly picked raspberries and vibrant redcurrants, beautifully complemented by blood orange zest, rose petals and a delicate floral lift. Five years on its lees introduces another layer of sophistication, gently weaving notes of toasted almonds and freshly baked pastry through the vibrant fruit without ever diminishing its remarkable freshness.
 
The palate is beautifully sculpted. An exceptionally fine, persistent mousse creates a silky, almost weightless texture that glides effortlessly across the palate before revealing layer upon layer of flavour. Vibrant red summer fruits remain wonderfully pure and energetic, beautifully supported by crystalline acidity and an underlying chalky minerality that provides both tension and precision.
 
Nothing feels exaggerated. The dosage (10 g/l) is well judged, the acidity perfectly integrated and the influence of extended lees ageing wonderfully restrained. Rather than chasing richness for its own sake, Sidewood has allowed freshness, elegance and vineyard character to take centre stage. Bottle age has helped enormously.
 
Where the magnificent 2014 Isabella Rosé Late Disgorged speaks of maturity, profound complexity and the rewards of a decade resting on its lees, the 2018 celebrates youthful vitality, precision and impeccable balance. They are not competitors, but two beautiful expressions of the same philosophy, viewed at different stages of their journey.
 
Pour generously into a Zalto Universal stem and allow this wine to reveal every nuance. Drink now and over the next five to seven years (perhaps a decade) as it continues to gain further complexity and harmony. Bloody delicious and ridiculous value."