Sparkling Wine

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

Stuart McCloskey "A NV sparkling rosé should make you smile from the very first sip. It should be vibrant, refreshing, effortlessly drinkable and impossible to resist. Sidewood has captured that brief beautifully...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

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 “This is a sparkling wine of real pedigree and intent. Already immensely compelling... The finish is long, harmonious and quietly powerful...read more 

Chardonnay is the lead varietal, which creates finesse and elegance, while the Pinot Noir adds fruitiness and structure. Bottled at the end of the spring following the harvest. The dosage is carefully selected to preserve the balance between freshness, fruit and vinosity without masking the wine’s character and purity.

Chardonnay is the lead varietal, which creates finesse and elegance, while the Pinot Noir adds fruitiness and structure. Bottled at the end of the spring following the harvest. The dosage is carefully selected to preserve the balance between freshness, fruit and vinosity without masking the wine’s character and purity.