Wynns The Siding Coonawarra Chardonnay 2025

Product Description

Founded in the heart of South Australia’s renowned Terra Rossa region, Wynns Coonawarra Estate is one of Australia’s most iconic wineries, celebrated for producing elegant, regionally expressive wines since the 1950s. While widely recognised for its benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon, Wynns has also built a strong reputation for crafting refined cool climate Chardonnay that showcases freshness, texture and balance. The Siding Chardonnay 2025 reflects the winery’s approachable yet polished style, combining vibrant fruit purity with subtle oak complexity.

Region and Vintage Conditions

Sourced from vineyards across Coonawarra in South Australia, this Chardonnay benefits from the region’s cool southerly climate, long ripening season and famous Terra Rossa soils over limestone. These conditions allow grapes to develop concentrated varietal character while retaining natural acidity and elegance. The 2025 vintage delivered excellent ripening conditions, producing Chardonnay with lifted aromatics, balanced stone fruit flavours and fresh mineral structure.

Winemaking Techniques

Carefully selected Chardonnay parcels were harvested to preserve freshness and varietal purity before undergoing cool fermentation. A portion of the wine was matured in seasoned French oak barrels, adding creamy texture, subtle nutty complexity and gentle spice while allowing the fruit profile to remain the focus. Lees influence and restrained oak maturation contribute additional depth and balance to the final wine.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Bright pale straw with youthful green highlights.

Aroma: Lifted aromas of white peach, nectarine and poached pear layered with hints of praline, nougat, cashew and subtle spice.

Palate: Elegant and textural with flavours of pear, stone fruits and preserved lemon supported by creamy cashew notes, delicate oak influence and refreshing cool climate acidity.

Finish: Clean, flinty and lingering with soft spice, citrus freshness and balanced minerality.

Key Characteristics

• Premium cool climate Chardonnay from Coonawarra

• Crafted by iconic Australian producer Wynns

• Fresh stone fruit flavours with subtle French oak influence

• Creamy texture balanced by vibrant acidity

• Elegant, modern and food friendly style

• Suitable for immediate enjoyment or short term cellaring

Reviewer Style Impressions

This Chardonnay delivers a refined and approachable expression of Coonawarra fruit, balancing ripe pear and nectarine flavours with creamy texture, mineral freshness and restrained oak complexity. Its smooth palate and lively acidity make it both versatile and highly drinkable.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Pairs beautifully with roast chicken, seafood pasta, grilled salmon, creamy mushroom risotto, herb roasted vegetables or soft creamy cheeses. Its fresh acidity and subtle oak character also complement buttery seafood dishes and light Mediterranean style meals.

Vintage Note

*Vintage may vary. Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is displayed, however variations can occur.