We are proud to share our two major trophy wins at the 2024 Adelaide Hills Wine Show🏆 ✨ Best Wine of Provenance: Sidewood Signature Owen’s Chardonnay (2014, 2021, 2022) ✨ Best Museum Wine of Show: Sidewood Signature Owen’s Chardonnay 2014 These awards celebrate the incredible journey of our Signature Owen’s Chardonnay and the potential of the Adelaide Hills to produce world-class cool-climate wines. Owner Owen Inglis shares: ''Championing the Mendoza clone in the Adelaide Hills has been a labor of love. These awards confirm the complexity, longevity, and promise of this remarkable variety. The 2014 vintage, now 10 years on, is a tribute to the age-worthiness of Adelaide Hills Chardonnays. Drink with delight – Cheers!" A big congratulations to all the other winners and finalists who continue to showcase the excellence of the Adelaide Hills wine region. We’re honored to be part of such a talented and passionate community. 🍷 Adelaide Hills Wine Region #sidewoodestate #adelaidehillswine #wineshow #chardonnay
About us
Sidewood Estate Winery is one of the largest sustainably certified wineries in the Adelaide Hills, where passion, sustainability, and exceptional craftsmanship come together to create unforgettable wines. Founded in 2004 by Owen and Cassandra Inglis, Sidewood is dedicated to producing beautifully balanced and elegant wines of the highest quality. Their commitment to excellence has earned them the prestigious "5-Red Star winery" accreditation from James Halliday. Sidewood boasts 120 hectares of vineyards, solidifying their position as a leader in environmentally friendly viticulture. Meticulous vineyard management, including a state-of-the-art frost protection system, ensures the health of their vines and the quality of their fruit. With a diverse portfolio sourced from four distinct vineyards and the expertise of internationally acclaimed Winemaker Darryl Catlin and Dylan Lee, Sidewood Estate Winery offers an extraordinary wine experience that combines sustainability and excellence. Join them on a journey to redefine the art of winemaking in the Adelaide Hills and beyond. The cellar door includes a range of masterclasses and unique experiences, recently awarded for Innovative Wine Tourism Services 2024 by Great Wine Capitals. From zero-alcohol wine flights, children’s activities and build-your-own palters of local produce, Sidewood’s cellar door has a broad range of offerings to make everyone feel welcome. Widely known for their sabrage experience, have come to learn the art of opening a bottle of sparkling wine with a traditional sword or sabre. Their restaurant uses carefully sourced sustainable ingredients with a focus on local Adelaide Hills and South Australian suppliers, with each dish designed to pair with one of Sidewood’s wines. This focus on linking food and wine is what has earned the award for Best Wine Tourism Restaurant 2023 and Best Culinary Experiences 2024 from Great Wine Capitals of the World.
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- Industry
- Beverage Manufacturing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakbank, SA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2004
- Specialties
- Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Apple Cider, Pear Cider, Winemaking, Wine Club, and Wine
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92 Mappinga Road
Oakbank, SA 5243, AU
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6 River Rd
Hahndorf, South Australia 5245, AU
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Updates
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We are delighted to share that we have been awarded the 2024 Wine Tourism Award at the prestigious Wine Industry IMPACT awards! Established by the Wine Industry Suppliers Association, the awards celebrate initiatives that positively affect the Australian grape and wine sector, by recognising outstanding collaborations and innovative ideas that enhance the capability, sustainability, and global competitiveness of the Australian wine industry. This accolade highlights our ongoing investment in sustainable wine tourism, innovative gastronomy offerings, and our focus on delivering exceptional customer service. It's a true testament to the hard work of our team and the strong relationships we’ve built across the industry. 🥂 WISA - Wine Industry Suppliers Association Inc #SidewoodEstate #WIIA2024 #WineTourism #NationalWineCentre
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We are thrilled to announce another fantastic result for the 2022 Sidewood Signature Owen’s Chardonnay at the Melbourne Royal 2024 Wine Awards, where it has been awarded the Trophy for 'Best South Australian Chardonnay'. 🏆 The 2022 vintage marks only the fifth release of our 100% Mendoza clone Chardonnay, meticulously grown and handpicked from our Mappinga Road Vineyard in the cool-climate Adelaide Hills. We reserve the Owen’s Chardonnay label for only the finest vintages, and this one has more than earned its place. Congratulations to our talented winemaking and viticulture team for crafting such an exceptional wine. Previous Awards for this remarkable chardonnay include. •Trophy for Best South Australian Wine Chardonnay – London International Wine Challenge 2024 • Four Trophies including Best Wine of Show – Cowra Wine Show 2024 • Platinum from Decanter World Wine Awards’ 2024 • Trophy from the James Halliday Chardonnay Challenge 2023 for Best Adelaide Hills Chardonnay • Gold Medals from; The Sydney Royal Wine Show 2024, Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2023, James Halliday Chardonnay Challenge 2024, Winewise Championship’s 2024, Royal Queensland Wine Awards 2023. A truly stunning chardonnay and one not to be missed. Melbourne Royal® Adelaide Hills Wine Region #sidewoodestate #melbourneroyalwineawards #adelaidehillswine
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We’re proud to announce that Sidewood Estate has officially received Sustainable Winegrowing Australia Certification for our four vineyards and our winery! 🌿🍇 Sustainable Winegrowing Australia is Australia’s national program for grape growers and winemakers committed to producing sustainable wine. This certification recognises our dedication to implementing sustainable and environmentally responsible practices across every aspect of our business. It highlights our ongoing efforts to not only produce exceptional wine, but to do so in a way that respects and nurtures the environment. As one of the largest Sustainably Certified wineries in the Adelaide Hills, we’re excited to continue leading the way in sustainable winegrowing for a better future! 🌱🍷 Adelaide Hills Wine Region Wine Australia The Australian Wine Research Institute Australian Grape & Wine #sidewoodestate #SWA #sustainablewinegrowingaustralia #adelaidehillswine #sustainablewine
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We are very honoured to have been awarded two prestigious accolades at the 2025 Great Wine Capitals 'Best Of Wine Tourism Awards'! We were recognised for 'Best Culinary Experiences' and 'Best Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices'. 🥂 A huge congratulations to our incredible team for their hard work and dedication to continually creating unique, high quality experiences, while also being committed to embracing sustainability in every facet of our business. This marks our third consecutive year receiving recognition from Great Wine Capitals. Last year, we took home the award for 'Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences' and the year before, we were honoured with the 'Best Wine Tourism Restaurant' award! 🌏 Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Awards, celebrates innovation and excellence in wine tourism from 11 wine capital cities around world. Great Wine Capitals Adelaide Hills Wine Region #BestOfWineTourismAwards #GreatWineCapitals
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