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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc(2007)
- Winery:
- Kim Crawford
- Varietal:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Region:
- New Zealand > Marlborough
- Type:
- White Wine
- User Tags:
- citrus, fruit, grapefruit, crisp, white grape, sauvignon blanc, acidic, mediterranean and subtropical fruits, grass, stone fruits
PRODUCTION NOTES
Selected from various low yielding vineyards in the Wairau, Brancott, Waihoepai and Awatere valleys, these Sauvignon Blanc grapes were machine harvested and protectively handled. After juice clarification the wine was innoculated with pure, aromatic yeast strains and cool fermented. Once dry the wine was stabilised, filtered and bottled.
ANALYSIS AT HARVEST
Brix: 21.7
Titratable Acidity: 9.6 g/l
pH: 3.12
WINE ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 13%
Titratrable Acidity: 7.8 g/l
ph: 3.34
Residual Sugar: read more...3 g/l
TASTING NOTES
Colour: Pale straw with touches of green.
Aroma: Classic Sauvignon characters of cut grass and tropical fruits are dominant on the nose.
Palate: Unfolds with flavours of passionfruit, gooseberry and subtle herbaceousness. The wine is mouthfilling with good texture and finishes well with cleansing acidity and great length.
Food Match: Good to drink with anyone at anytime. Ideally suited to asparagus, oysters and summer salads. (hide)
Selected from various low yielding vineyards in the Wairau, Brancott, Waihoepai and Awatere valleys, these Sauvignon Blanc grapes were machine harvested and protectively handled. After juice clarification the wine was innoculated with pure, aromatic yeast strains and cool fermented. Once dry the wine was stabilised, filtered and bottled.
ANALYSIS AT HARVEST
Brix: 21.7
Titratable Acidity: 9.6 g/l
pH: 3.12
WINE ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 13%
Titratrable Acidity: 7.8 g/l
ph: 3.34
Residual Sugar: read more...3 g/l
TASTING NOTES
Colour: Pale straw with touches of green.
Aroma: Classic Sauvignon characters of cut grass and tropical fruits are dominant on the nose.
Palate: Unfolds with flavours of passionfruit, gooseberry and subtle herbaceousness. The wine is mouthfilling with good texture and finishes well with cleansing acidity and great length.
Food Match: Good to drink with anyone at anytime. Ideally suited to asparagus, oysters and summer salads. (hide)
- Wine Skinny
- March 2008
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May 2008
- Offers classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc character, with intense grapefruit aromas and flavors mingling with crisp nectarine and green tropical melon, with fresh herbal notes lingering in the background. Great acidity, refreshing and pure, with a long, mouthwatering finish. Ready to drink now.
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July 2008
- The 2007 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough is one of the most refreshing wines on the market. An intense nose of citrus, predominantly grapefruit, is backed up by a medley of ripe fruit flavors, namely melon, white peach and lychee. Crisp and acidic, this is the quintessential warm weather white wine.
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July 2008
- drinking 2004 Tiger's Tale Cabernet Sauvignon from the NapaStyle Wine Club.
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December 2007
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November 2007
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Source:
Astor Wines & Sprits
- Lush tropical fruit with key lime and a touch of green bell pepper, evenly balanced with good acidity to keep it fresh.
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July 2008
- Pale gold in the glass, nose of stone fruit and grass. A lot more peach/pear than the usual grapfruit that I get from a NZ SB. Zip of acidity and a finish of peach and herbal notes. Very refreshing, excellent value.
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Source:
Wine.com
- Wine Spectator rating: 91
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5 0 - stormking2
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November 2007
- Grassy, vibrant.
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Source:
Wine.com
- Wine & Spirits rating: 91
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13 0 - gentleolas
- Tallahassee, FL
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July 2008
- Floral and delicate. Great with clams and chicken soup!
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June 2008
- One of my favorite summer wines, will not disappoint
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12 0 - wineywendy
- Duluth, MN
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November 2007
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Great with Thai food.
Crisp, good acidity, complex, citrusy
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May 2008
- This is my new favorite spring wine. Very grapefruity and light... perfect for an afternoon cocktail on the porch.
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January 2008
- Peachy.
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March 2008
- Crisp, great for the non-wine drinker, lush with tropical fruit without becoming cloying
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3 0
- kjones4223
- Brookline, MA
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November 2007
- This is my absolute favorite Sauvignon Blanc. Fruity, clean, crisp and so refreshing.
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March 2008
- Crisp, great for the non-wine drinker, lush with tropical fruit without becoming cloying
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April 2008
- great crisp summer wine love it with bbq
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Source:
Wine.com
- Concentrated and very intense, weaving together a harmonious medley of crushed stone, grapefruit and nut flavors. Savory herbs, grass and lime notes highlight a bright, vibrant finish. Drink now. -Wine Spectator Appearance: Pale straw with touches of green. Aroma: Delightful hints of tropical fruits are accented by aromas ofcitrus and the traditional New Zealand herbaceous notes. Flavor: Ripe stone fruit, citrus and tropical flavors mingle with thesoothing herbaceous notes. Nice acidity with a touch ofsweet passion fruit add to the full, crisp finish.
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Source:
Morrell & Company
- GOLD MEDAL Royal New Zealand Show, International Aromatic Wine Competition 2006, The wine displays classic Sauvignon characters of gooseberry, passionfruit and a touch of herbaceousness. The palate is full bodied with rich ripe fruit balanced with crisp acidity. A stylish wine with good fruit intensity, complexed with a touch of oak and creamy malolactic.
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April 2008
- Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
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October 2008
- kim crawford does it again with an excellent addition. one of my favorite tastes of last year. reminiscent of lemongrass and tender grapefruit, lychee and melon
- Wine & Spirits Magazine
- 91/100
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5 0 - devscience
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- Wine & Spirits Magazine
- 91/100
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- Wine Spectator
- 11/06
- 93/100
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October 2007
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June 2008
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January 2008
- I think I got grass and cat pee? Although that's what I thought I was supposed to smell.
- Wine & Spirits Magazine
- 02/08
- 91/100
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January 2008
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5 0 - MadameFortin
- Brooklyn, NY
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