Kim Crawford now forms part of Constellation Brand’s portfolio of wines. With the brand presence this label has in the US and across the globe they’ve ensured that they can compete in the NOLA (no or low alcohol) category and also proffering the amount of calories “per serving” on the front label. Winemaker is Brett Fullerton.
Kim Crawford, Illuminate, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2020
Pale lemon straw in colour. Grassy and soft, with mushy tropicals, passionfruit creme, pavlova top and lime juice. A tight, constricted frame: puckering juice driven acidity with limey citrus, passionfruit and a steely twang leading into a short, tart gooseberry led finish.
RRP: $19.99
Alc: 7%
Rating: 16.5/20 (86/100)
Wine samples courtesy of Kim Crawford and Dialogue PR
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