Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, 2010

White or Red: White

Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc
Origin: New Zealand
Vintage: 2010

Price: $15.00

Overall:

Yes. You’ve probably seen this one at your local wine shop- I’ve found it to show up as a main-stay amongst many wine stores… and with very good reason.

It caught my attention because of the origin: New Zealand.  We reviewed another one (Skyleaf) from there not too long ago and from all accounts it was a winner.  So why mess with success?

My pen started spewing right after the first sip; high-quality granny smith apples and grapefruit embark down my palate but, they do so quietly and crisply.  In the far distance and long after the sip is gone, there are flickers of pear and honey that make the finish ever-so slightly sweet (not in a bad way). It is wonderfully balanced, light and refreshing all with a sense of complexity and girth that separates it from any Italian version (tend to be lighter).   This one has sunshine written all over it and that’s probably why I drank it with big dumb grin.

FWIW, pairing is not my forte but I had this with Pita Chips and hummus and it was freakin’ awesome. Let the record show that I wasn’t trying to get the pairing right, it was just the only light snack I had in the fridge.

Buy this and you’ll probably be happy.