2007 Kim Crawford Pinot Noir Marlborough

Large New Zealand producer Kim Crawford makes a handful of wines, but the most notable is a dry, juicy Sauvignon Blancs, with perfumed notes of grapefruit, pineapple and tarragon. There's also a somewhat weightier oak-aged version, but the wood can get in the way of the wine's varietal purity. Also consider their very reasonably priced Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay.

Large New Zealand producer Kim Crawford makes a handful of wines, but the most notable is a dry, juicy Sauvignon Blancs, with perfumed notes of grapefruit, pineapple and tarragon. There's also a somewhat weightier oak-aged version, but the wood can get in the way of the wine's var... more