Kim Crawford
Kim Crawford Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc
2020
$20.95
About this winery
It was Marlborough that broke the Kim Crawford virtual spell for the new millennium when the founders rented a state of the art winery and purchased vineyards in Marlborough’s cool Waihopai Valley in 2000. Why Marlborough? - “No other region in the world can match Marlborough, the northeastern corner of New Zealand’s South Island, which seems to be the best place in the world to grow Sauvignon Blanc grapes.” - George M. Taber, noted American wine
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Product notes
Perfect for all occasions, particularly delicious with fresh seafood, grilled vegetables, and summer salads. Enjoy now, or within one to three years, with confidence.
Production notes
Grapes were individually harvested from our vineyard blocks in subregions throughout Marlborough and destemmed in the field before being gently pressed and fermented. To retain the character of each subregion and block and use them to the best advantage, each block was handled individually to capture the special characteristics of the vineyard parcel.“Spinning Cone” technology was used to reduce the alcohol from a portion of the base wine. This is a process of low vacuum distillation that can target removal of alcohol without impacting the aroma of the wine. The alcohol was reduced to below 1% on approximately 60% of the final volume, with 40% of the base blended back to achieve a final alcohol level of 7%
Tasting notes
Very pale green, lifted aromatics of passion fruit and guava, with some citrus notes. Elegant yet full-flavored, its crisp acidity is highlighted with a refreshing herbal and citrus finish.