{"product_id":"kim-crawford-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2024","title":"Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-59 citation-end-59\"\u003eThe winery was founded in 1996 by Kim Crawford and his wife Erica in their home in Auckland, New Zealand.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-58 citation-end-58\"\u003eStarting as a \"virtual winery,\" they originally owned no land or physical winery space, instead sourcing grapes from local growers and leasing production facilities.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This unconventional model allowed them to focus intensely on brand building and quality sourcing. \u003cspan class=\"citation-57 citation-end-57\"\u003eThe brand achieved rapid international success, specifically in the United States, and was sold to Vincor in 2003, later becoming part of the Constellation Brands portfolio.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-56 citation-end-56\"\u003eToday, it stands as the top-selling New Zealand wine brand in the U.S. market.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from Forbes. 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Opens side panel.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahcKEwiGufXFkZySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQJA\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-55 citation-end-55\"\u003eThe wine is produced by Kim Crawford Wines under the umbrella of Constellation Brands.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-54 citation-end-54\"\u003eWhile the brand was established by Kim Crawford, the winemaking direction has been led by Anthony Walkenhorst since 2005.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-53 citation-end-53\"\u003eWalkenhorst, who worked closely with the founder during his initial years, focuses on a fruit-driven philosophy that emphasizes varietal purity and the distinctive regional characteristics of Marlborough.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from Wine Peeps. 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Opens side panel.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahcKEwiGufXFkZySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQJw\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-52 citation-end-52\"\u003eThe fruit is primarily sourced from vineyards located in Marlborough’s two premier sub-regions: the Wairau Valley and the Awatere Valley.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The Wairau Valley provides tropical fruit notes and weight, while the cooler, windier Awatere Valley contributes mineral acidity and herbaceous pungency. The region is characterized by high sunshine hours and cool nights, a diurnal temperature swing that preserves the natural acidity of the grapes while allowing for full flavor development. \u003cspan class=\"citation-51 citation-end-51\"\u003eThe soils are predominantly well-draining stony alluvium.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from Wine.com. Opens side panel.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahcKEwiGufXFkZySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQKA\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from Wine.com. Opens side panel.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahcKEwiGufXFkZySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQKQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e Grapes are harvested at peak ripeness during the cool night hours to maintain freshness and minimize oxidation. Each vineyard block is fermented separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using selected yeast strains designed to enhance the aromatic profile of Sauvignon Blanc. The wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation or oak aging, remaining in stainless steel to preserve its crisp, vibrant nature until bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-50 citation-end-50\"\u003eThe wine displays a very pale yellow color with green reflections.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-49 citation-end-49\"\u003eThe nose is highly aromatic, featuring intense notes of passion fruit, grapefruit, and lime zest, underscored by crushed herbs and a hint of lemongrass.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-48 citation-end-48\"\u003eOn the palate, it is fresh and juicy with a medium body and vibrant acidity.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Flavors of melon, pineapple, and green apple lead into a clean, zesty finish with a subtle mineral streak.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from K\u0026amp;amp;D Wines \u0026amp;amp; Spirits. Opens side panel.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahcKEwiGufXFkZySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQKg\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from Vine Republic. Opens side panel.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahcKEwiGufXFkZySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQKw\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough. Opens side panel.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahcKEwiGufXFkZySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e This wine pairs excellently with fresh seafood, particularly oysters on the half shell, steamed mussels, and lobster. \u003cspan class=\"citation-47 citation-end-47\"\u003eIt is also a classic match for summer salads, asparagus risotto, and dishes featuring goat cheese or feta.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Its bright acidity makes it a great companion for lightly spiced Asian cuisine.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from WineDeals.com. Opens side panel.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahcKEwiGufXFkZySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e Serve well-chilled to maintain the wine's crispness and aromatic intensity. The ideal service temperature is between 7°C and 10°C. A standard white wine glass is recommended to concentrate the lifted tropical aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for immediate enjoyment and to showcase youthful fruit vibrancy, this wine is best consumed within 1 to 2 years of the vintage. Store in a cool, dark place with a consistent temperature to prevent premature oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e James Suckling: 90\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922260017366,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/KimCrawfordMarlboroughSauvignonBlanc.png?v=1773667754","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/kim-crawford-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2024","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}