This is not the first time I’ve reviewed a Kim Crawford sauvignon blanc. Just earlier this year I posted a review of the 2012 vintage and I loved it. Now, I’m happily enjoying the 2013 vintage — and it is equally delicious.
When I find a wine that’s consistently awesome, year after year, that wine becomes top of mind when I’m shopping. It’s an easy pick that I can trust! And while I’m adventurous when it comes to wine and typically want to try something new, I also have times when I just want to grab a bottle I know will be good. This is one of those bottles.
I’m not the only one who has recognized how good this wine is. Wine Spectator included Kim Crawford sauvignon blanc in its Top 100 Wines list in 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2008. While they didn’t include it in their 2013 list, I think this vintage is wonderful.
If you like intense tropical fruit aromatics and flavors in your sauvignon blanc, you’ll love this one. The nose is loaded with peach, pineapple, grapefruit and mango aromas. The flavors are equally complex and delightful, revealing peach, lemon, grapefruit and mango with good concentration.
This is a fantastic wine!
Wine: Kim Crawford
Variety: Sauvignon blanc
Vintage: 2013
Alcohol: 12.5%
Rating: 91
Price: $15.00
Disclosure: This wine was received as a media sample.
true story: i thought i didn’t like wine until i tried this one. longtime favorite.
Nice story, Tom. It is “that good.” Thanks for sharing!
Just had this at RX Broiler Las Vegas for the first time, very nice