2022 Lock & Key Sauvignon Blanc
$30.00
“Lovely poise and vibrancy”
The Lock & Key Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from our high altitude site in the cool Tumbarumba region of Southern NSW. It is one of the most significant emerging regions in Australia and has proven perfectly suited to this variety.
There is a purity, delicacy and refinement that can only be achieved in a very cool climate. As a result, the Lock & Key Sauvignon Blanc possesses vibrancy, precision and balance whilst maintaining varietal integrity.
“..terrific fruit intensity and fruit purity.. ripe, lingering and lively.. crisp and delicious.”
- Vintage: 2022
- Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Region: Tumbarumba
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Case Size: 12
- Country: Australia
Awards
Vintage 2021
- 92pts – Wine Orbit
Vintage 2019
- 93pts – Wine Orbit
- 91pts – Wine Matrix
Vintage 2018
- GOLD – Wine Showcase Magazine 2019
- 92 pts – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Vintage 2017
- GOLD Medal – Wine Showcase Magazine
- 94 Points – Wine Showcase Magazine
- 92 Points – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Vintage 2015
- 90 Points – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Technical & Tasting Notes
VITICULTURE
F4V6 (Marlborough’s dominate clone) was grafted onto 20 year old Chardonnay vines in 2011. This clone has moderate yields and bunch size, and produces pronounced aromatic and tropical varietal character.
WINE MAKING
100% free-run juice, slow cool fermentation to retain natural aromatics and primary fruit flavours.
TASTING NOTES
The palate is vibrant and fresh with crisp green apples, limes and kiwi fruit dominating. There’s a really fine texture, with excellent weight and balance. The finish is seamless and long, with clean crisp acidity.
Reviews
Vintage 2021
“It’s delightfully fragrant on the nose showing green apple, lemon zest, grapefruit and white floral aromas. The palate displays juicy fruit intensity together with fine texture and bright acidity, finishing long and refreshing. At its best: now to 2024.” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Vintage 2019
“Showing terrific fruit intensity and fruit purity, the wine shows green rockmelon, feijoa, lime peel and crunchy apple characters on the nose.. ripe, lingering and lively with succulent fruit flavours.. crisp and delicious. At its best: now to 2023.” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
“..Lifted aromatic aromas of tropical fruits, asparagus and citrus along with herbaceous notes, all adding to the complexity of the nose. Layers of fruit, peach, pear, melon and citrus fill the mouth. This is all balanced by clean green apple acid, leading to a clean tight but long finish.” Stephen Read, Wine Matrix
Vintage 2018
“Showing lovely vibrancy and attractive fruit intensity, the wine shows green rockmelon, feijoa and lemon zest characters on the nose, followed by a lively palate that is pristine and refreshing. Up front and delightfully tasty.” Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
“Aromas of tropical fruit, green apple, nashi pear along with the herbaceous grassy nuances you expect from this variety. Well balanced with a blend of crisp clean green apple acid, nashi pear, hints of lychee and a soft complex dry palate.” Stephen Read, Wine Matrix
Vintage 2017
“It is youthful and delightfully expressed on the nose showing green rockmelon, red apple, lime sorbet and white floral notes. The palate is finely textured and linear, and delivers delicate fruit intensity and bright acidity, finishing persistent and mouth watering. Lovely poise and vibrancy.” – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Vintage 2015
“Pristine and elegantly fragrant, the bouquet shows grapefruit, green rockmelon, nectarine and sweet basil aromas. The palate is juicy and vibrant, and delivers excellent fruit purity as well as intensity, finishing long and tasty. The wine is immediate and flavoursome, and offers fabulous drinking.” – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
