Kim Crawford Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Kim Crawford

Kim Crawford Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc
2020

$20.95

* Suggested retail price
Product code
14707171
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Continuous Supply
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$19.44
Country
New Zealand
Regulated designation
Table wine
Region
North Island
Subregion
Hawkes Bay
Varietal(s)
Sauvignon Blanc 100 %
Alcohol percentage
7%
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
8 g/l
Closure type
Twist crown cap
Total acidity
7.49 g/l
PH
3.24
Aging potential
2020 - 2023
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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.