Kim Crawford
Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Other years:
2025| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | New Zealand (New Zealand) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Other years | 2025 |
- Origin Marlborough: Grapes sourced from the Wairau and Awatere valleys, New Zealand
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Sauvignon Blanc, harvested in 2023, 0.75 litre bottle
- Aromas and colour: Citrus, tropical fruit and herbal notes; straw yellow colour with green highlights
- Taste profile: Dry taste, lively acidity and juicy palate; fresh, savoury and persistent finish
- Sustainable production: Parcel selection, small batch fermentation; screw cap
Description
What kind of wine it is
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc is a dry white wine that faithfully reflects the identity of its terroir. In the glass, it appears a pale straw yellow with bright greenish highlights. On the nose, it offers an intense bouquet of citrus and tropical fruit, accompanied by characteristic herbaceous notes reminiscent of tomato leaf. On the palate, the sip is driven by a lively acidity that gives it verve, combined with a juicy, well-weighted body. The tasting concludes with a savoury and persistent finish with harmonious sensations.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Marlborough, a prime area for cultivating Sauvignon Blanc. The vineyards are spread between the Wairau Valley and the nearby Awatere Valley, extending from the valley floors up to the hillside slopes. The vines grow on alluvial clay soil resting on a gravelly subsoil, ensuring optimal drainage. These specific soil and climate conditions give the wine a pronounced aromatic clarity, highlighting the structural tension that distinguishes New Zealand expressions.
How it is produced
Production is entirely based on strict adherence to sustainable farming practices, applied both in the vineyard and in the winery. Harvesting is carried out by isolating individual plots, thus allowing for the perfect ripening of each specific block of land. The subsequent fermentation in small batches allows the musts to be processed separately, preserving the original territorial characteristics. The careful final blend enhances the fruit's energy, ensuring consistently high-quality sips and a well-defined expressiveness.
History and Curiosities
Since 1996, Kim Crawford has made his Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough a true global icon. This prestigious wine boasts four appearances in Wine Spectator's Top 100 and outstanding scores of up to 92/100. The 2023 vintage embodies this long tradition of success, confirming itself as one of the most renowned and appreciated New Zealand whites for its innovative spirit.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1996
| Name | Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | New Zealand |
| Vendor | Kim Crawford |
| Story | History and Curiosities Since 1996, Kim Crawford has made his Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough a true global icon. This prestigious wine boasts four appearances in Wine Spectator's Top 100 and outstanding scores of up to 92/100. The 2023 vintage embodies this long tradition of success, confirming itself as one of the most renowned and appreciated New Zealand whites for its innovative spirit. |
| Origin | Wairau Valley and Awatere Valley (Marlborough, New Zealand) |
| Soil composition | Alluvial clay with gravelly subsoil |
| Production technique | Sustainable practices; harvesting of single vineyard parcels and fermentation in small batches |
| Wine making | Attention to detail in the vineyard and winery, with sustainable practices; harvesting of individual vineyard parcels and fermentation of small quantities. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |