2021 Lock & Key Sparkling
$30.00
“soft creamy mouthfeel, dry..”
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Our 2021 Lock & Key Sparkling represents extraordinary value for money
“..bready nuances.. lemon and lime citrus.. soft creamy mouthfeel, dry..”
- Vintage: 2021
- Variety: 75% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Country: Australia
- Region: Yarra Valley
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Case Size: 12
Awards
Vintage 2018
- 92pts – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Vintage 2017
- 91pts – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Vintage 2016
- Top Ten Best Value Wineries – Halliday Wine Companion 2016
Vintage 2015
- GOLD – Wine Showcase Magazine
Technical & Tasting Notes
VITICULTURE
70% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir, 5% Pinot Meunier; The fruit was harvested in the cool of night at optimum ripeness to preserve its natural freshness.
WINE MAKING
Only the free-run juice was used and was cold fermented to retain the aromatics and primary fruit flavours. The wine underwent a secondary fermentation to provide a fine bead and was on lees for 8 months.
TASTING NOTES
A lovely fresh and toasty brioche nose with fresh lemon and citrussy notes. The palate is fresh and bright with green apple, spice and citrus fruits. There is great structure and mouthfeel by combining a creamy texture with fine natural acid. The finish is long and lively. A lot more depth than is expected at this price point.
Reviews
Vintage 2018
“Made from chardonnay and pinot noir, this vibrant sparkling wine shows fresh apple, citrus and floral characters with a touch of oatmeal complexity. It is taut and tightly structured on the palate, delivering fine texture and crisp acidity, leading to a lengthy lively finish. A fabulous aperitif.” – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
“Clear pale straw with a small persistent bead, made from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the champagne style. 8 months on yeast lees the nose shows bready nuances along with lemon and lime citrus aromas with hints of white peach. A soft creamy mouthfeel, dry with white peach and melon fruits that are balanced by clean crisp acid leading to a long finish.” – Stephen Read, Wine Matrix
Vintage 2017
“A delightfully styled sparkling wine made from pinot noir and chardonnay, the fragrant bouquet shows ripe apple, nectarine, lemon peel and floral aromas, followed by a vibrant palate that is lively and crisp. It is refreshing and finely textured with delicate fruit intensity and bright acidity, finishing persistent and mouth-watering.” – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Vintage 2016
“… The Lock & Key Range provides exceptional value for money.” – James Halliday, Wine Companion