Gapsted Secret Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Fumé Blanc 2022 from Gapsted Estate in Victoria’s King Valley is an exciting, oak‑influenced sauvignon that brings real complexity and texture to the glass, far beyond simple fruit‑bomb styles. This 2022 Secret Harvest Fumé Blanc shows a lively golden‑green colour with spice, tropical fruits and smoked almonds on the nose, immediately signalling its barrel work. It’s intense, smoky by design and packed with personality.

On the palate you get a complex mix of gooseberry, passionfruit and vanilla bean, layered with sherbet‑like acidity and a gentle butterscotch note that adds richness without cloying. The texture is creamy and weighty yet still bright, with flint, oak and zippy acidity giving length, structure and 5+ years cellaring potential. A 92‑point score and silver medal underline the quality in the glass.

Gapsted Secret Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Fumé Blanc 2022 is brilliant with richer seafood, roast chicken, smoked fish, creamy pasta or semi‑hard cheeses like cheddar and gruyère, where its smoky, nutty edge and lively acidity cut through beautifully. It’s also a cracking match for wood‑fired veggies or buttery roast cauliflower, making it a serious yet versatile white for thoughtful food pairings.