Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc is the benchmark Marlborough white — 750mL, 100% Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand's Wairau and Awatere valleys, fermented in small lots with no oak. Very pale yellow, zingy and tropical, it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Size: 750mL
- Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand (Wairau and Awatere valleys)
- Style: Unoaked, small-lot fermented, bottled fresh
- Producer: Kim Crawford Wines (founded 1996)
The Marlborough Benchmark
Founded in 1996, Kim Crawford helped define what the world expects from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc: individual vineyard blocks harvested for their strengths, fermented separately in small lots, and blended into a wine that is all lift and fruit — citrus, tropical notes and crushed herbs over vibrant acidity. The brand has been named in Wine Spectator's Top 100 four times. Find it among our wines, or browse the producer on the Kim Crawford vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Color: Very pale yellow. Nose: Lifted citrus, tropical fruit and crushed herbs. Palate: Fresh and juicy — ripe passion fruit, melon and grapefruit over vibrant acidity. Finish: Long and zesty.
How to Enjoy
Well chilled, with oysters, goat cheese, grilled asparagus or anything green and fresh — or simply as the aperitif it was born to be.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vintage is this bottle? Del Mesa lists this wine without a vintage — it is the current Marlborough release; the exact vintage is printed on the bottle label.
Is Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc oaked? No — it is fermented in stainless steel in small lots with no oak, which keeps its citrus and tropical fruit bright.
Where in New Zealand does it come from? Marlborough, at the top of the South Island — grapes are selected from the Wairau and Awatere valleys.
Zingy, tropical, unmistakably Marlborough — order Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.