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Kim Crawford Sp Spitfire Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006

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Kim Crawford Sp Spitfire Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (2006)

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Winery:: Kim Crawford
Varietal:: Sauvignon Blanc
Region:: New Zealand > Marlborough
Type:: White Wine
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Drink Dates:: Drink Now
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User Tags: tasting, connoisseur

What to Expect

Sauvignon Blanc has a long history in France, and is even one of the parents of the most famous grape of all, Cabernet Sauvignon. Though having achieved high levels of acceptance and popularity in France, Sauvignon Blanc was more commonly associated with specific regions or villages, Pouilly Fume for example. With its arrival in new Zealand, and the country's ability to draw out a level of intensity from the grape, it was poised for bigger and better things. New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc is often suggested as an alternative to Chardonnay. Its incredibly bright flavor, snappy acidity and fresh, easy feel are a perfect contrast to the rich, buttery full-bodied style of Chardonnay that is most popular. The citrus, pineapple and kiwi fruit tones most common in New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc are paired with intensely green aromatics that recall gooseberries, freshly cut grass, and jalapenos, offering an unusual and unusually compelling blend of savory and sweet that has found a huge following.

Winemakers Notes

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: 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 read more...