Kim Crawford - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
The vineyards of Kim Crawford are located in outstanding, predominantly coastal sites. The grapes benefit from long days, clean sea breezes, and crisp nights. In combination with New Zealand’s long and dry autumn season, the grapes ripen slowly, which allows them to build intense flavour as well as develop a sophisticated acidity. In the end, it is this unique combination of factors,from regions and soils, to temperatures and growth rates, that give Kim Crawford a perfect balance of fruit and acidity.
Kim Crawford has vineyards several regions of New Zealand, with Marlborough at its foundation. Marlborough is uniquely suited for growing Sauvignon Blanc. The region is one of New Zealand’s sunniest and driest regions. During the daytime, strong and warm Northwest winds from the mountains prevail, encouraging flower fertility and ripening. In the evenings, the temperature shifts. Clear cool nights from ocean breezes keep acid levels high in the grapes. This diurnal shift is one of the critical components contributing to the intensity of Marlborough wines. Kim Crawford takes advantage of sub-regional variations to create a Sauvignon Blanc blend that is both intense and complex, a smooth Pinot Noir, and an unoaked Chardonnay that is nonetheless bold with a crisp finish.
Kim Crawford - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
The vineyards of Kim Crawford are located in outstanding, predominantly coastal sites. The grapes benefit from long days, clean sea breezes, and crisp nights. In combination with New Zealand’s long and dry autumn season, the grapes ripen slowly, which allows them to build intense flavour as well as develop a sophisticated acidity. In the end, it is this unique combination of factors,from regions and soils, to temperatures and growth rates, that give Kim Crawford a perfect balance of fruit and acidity.
Kim Crawford has vineyards several regions of New Zealand, with Marlborough at its foundation. Marlborough is uniquely suited for growing Sauvignon Blanc. The region is one of New Zealand’s sunniest and driest regions. During the daytime, strong and warm Northwest winds from the mountains prevail, encouraging flower fertility and ripening. In the evenings, the temperature shifts. Clear cool nights from ocean breezes keep acid levels high in the grapes. This diurnal shift is one of the critical components contributing to the intensity of Marlborough wines. Kim Crawford takes advantage of sub-regional variations to create a Sauvignon Blanc blend that is both intense and complex, a smooth Pinot Noir, and an unoaked Chardonnay that is nonetheless bold with a crisp finish.
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The vineyards of Kim Crawford are located in outstanding, predominantly coastal sites. The grapes benefit from long days, clean sea breezes, and crisp nights. In combination with New Zealand’s long and dry autumn season, the grapes ripen slowly, which allows them to build intense flavour as well as develop a sophisticated acidity. In the end, it is this unique combination of factors,from regions and soils, to temperatures and growth rates, that give Kim Crawford a perfect balance of fruit and acidity.
Kim Crawford has vineyards several regions of New Zealand, with Marlborough at its foundation. Marlborough is uniquely suited for growing Sauvignon Blanc. The region is one of New Zealand’s sunniest and driest regions. During the daytime, strong and warm Northwest winds from the mountains prevail, encouraging flower fertility and ripening. In the evenings, the temperature shifts. Clear cool nights from ocean breezes keep acid levels high in the grapes. This diurnal shift is one of the critical components contributing to the intensity of Marlborough wines. Kim Crawford takes advantage of sub-regional variations to create a Sauvignon Blanc blend that is both intense and complex, a smooth Pinot Noir, and an unoaked Chardonnay that is nonetheless bold with a crisp finish.
