Kim Crawford's 2008 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc was rated a best buy by Wine Spectator's April 30, 2009 edition, receiving 91 points. I haven't explored New Zealand's SBs, which it's famous for, so when I saw this bottle for $15 on sale at Safeway (normally $19) I quickly picked it up.
What I've read about these wines is the presence of a grassy flavors, which is unique, or at least stronger, than Sauvignon Blancs from other origins.
So what did I find? Well, on the nose, grassy notes and lime leaf. In the glass, I got a nice round mouthfeel, with the acidity picking up half way through and lingers on the finish. Some black liquorish notes are there, as well as pink grapefruit, tropical fruit, but this wine is dominated by lime flavors - what I would describe as lime popsicle. Really strong.
I liked this wine, and can see myself getting again some hot day this summer.
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this is john's current favorite cheap sv...we have been drinking it for a couple of weeks before it turned unseasonably cold here in chicago.
Update - just picked up another bottle of this wine at Nob Hill for $11.99 - quite a steal at this price.
Love it! Buy it at Sams club for $12.
Good article, read with great interest.
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