Kim Crawford

Kim and Erica Crawford started the winery in 1996 by purchasing grapes from contract growers and leasing the production space from other wineries and, in a short period of time, became an iconic brand that helped build New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc as an international category. Winemaker, Anthony Walkenhorst, joined Kim Crawford in 2005. The first wine Anthony made won the Sauvignon Blanc Trophy at the Air New Zealand Wine. He continues to carry the torch, ensuring Kim Crawford’s style is present in every bottle. During fermentation, both punch-downs and pump-overs were used to ensure balanced extraction of flavor, aromatics, structure, and color. We aged in French oak to allow the sweet and structural influences from the oak to mingle seamlessly with the rich fruit and ripe tannins. The result is an evocative wine that is well-balanced, richly flavored, and deliciously complex.