Grape Varieties
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Winery
Kim Crawford Wines was established in late 1996, when Kim launched a range made from fruit grown in the South Island. Kim sold the company to Constellation in 2005 and has since handed the winemaking reins over to the Constellation winemaking team. Control over grape supply has always been essential for the Kim Crawford range and Constellation has maintained good contacts with growers in the region, ensuring consistency of quality and style
Winemaker
Jules Taylor
Viticulture
Grapes for the Sauvignon Blanc were selected from a number of vineyards throughout the Marlborough region. Individual blocks were targeted for their strengths and overall contribution to the blend.
Winemaking & Maturation
The grapes were machine harvested in the cool of the evening and overnight to preserve flavours. Each block was kept separate throughout the various stages of the winemaking process. Fermentations were carried out at low temperatures and when all tanks had completed fermentation they were proportionately blended, fined, stabilised and bottled.
Tasting Note
Crisp and powerful, well balanced wine with intense aromas of gooseberry, passion fruit and citrus. Firm acidity is surrounded by tropical fruits and herbaceous notes with hints of citrus sneaking in. Classic Marlborough.
