OUR STORY
Launched in 1996 in a small home in Auckland With incredible speed, Kim Crawford’s powerful, aromatic wines began winning awards and gained a devoted, even fanatical, following. Only two years after Launch, Kim Crawford Wines began exporting to the United States. Within four years, the company moved into a state-of-the-art winery in Marlborough and began Looking at vineyards to purchase and cultivate.
PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy on making good wine is simple: focus on flavor. Our master winemaker, Anthony Walkenhorst, describes himself as the ‘guardian of flavor’ crafting wines that are vibrant, authentic and crisp. Anthony has been influenced by New Zealand’s unique natural beauty and uses it to inspire wines with robust, fruit-driven flavors that accentuate a gentle and natural character. Ultimately, Anthony aims to Let the original flavor of the grapes shine through in every glass of Kim Crawford.
THE GRAPES
When flavor is at the core of your philosophy, grapes become the defining factor in ensuring excellent wine. The grapes that we select are grown in vineyards scattered among the stunning vistas and coastlines of New Zealand. Within these regions the climates vary and allow us to select from an assortment of grapes producing the diverse and flavorful wines we’re known for throughout the world.
BRAND: KIM CRAWFORD PINOT NOIR
TYPE: RED
GRAPE VARIETY : PINOT NOIR
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: NEW ZEALAND
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14%
PACKING SIZE: 6 x 750 ml
BAR CODE: 94192270007043
CASE CODE: 09419227001164
TASTING NOTE
This is an aromatic wine with red cherries and raspberries on the nose blending with oak and a gentle smokiness. The palate is a pleasing combination of dark cherries and red fruit, underscored by hints of oak.
BRAND: KIM CRAWFORD
TYPE: WHITE
GRAPE VARIETY : SAUVIGNON BLANC
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: NEW ZEALAND
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.8%
PACKING SIZE: 6 x 750 ml
BAR CODE: 94192270007012
CASE CODE: 09419227001119
TASTING NOTE
Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc aromas of lifted citrus,tropical fruit, and crushed herbs.
A fresh, juicy wine with vibrant acidity and plenty of weight and length on the palate. Ripe,tropical fruit flavor with passion fruit, melon and grapefruit.
BRAND: KIM CRAWFORD
TYPE: WHITE
GRAPE VARIETY : DRY RIESLING
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: NEW ZEALAND
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12.5%
PACKING SIZE: 6 x 750 ml
BAR CODE: 94192270008026
CASE CODE: 09419227009761
TASTING NOTE
The aromas are a blend of citrus fruits, with hints of honey and spice. In the background is the typical flinty minerality along with elder flower and some gentle nuttiness
