{"product_id":"kim-crawford-spitfire-small-parcels-sauvignon-blanc-2023","title":"Kim Crawford, 'Spitfire' Small Parcels Sauvignon Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e Marlborough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eGrape Variety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eABV \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e12.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kim Crawford Small Parcels ‘Spitfire’ Sauvignon Blanc 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is named after a historic Marlborough site once used as a WWII air force base before being transformed into vineyard land for early vintages of this wine. For the 2023 vintage, fruit was carefully selected from the Kiritata Vineyard in Marlborough, a site known for producing expressive and concentrated Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard features heavy silt soils, supporting a large and healthy vine canopy that contributes to depth of flavour and structure. The six-year-old vines are trained using Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP), promoting balanced growth and optimal fruit exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Vintage Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 Marlborough vintage experienced favourable weather conditions, allowing the grapes to ripen evenly with minimal disease pressure. These conditions preserved purity of flavour, freshness, and aromatic intensity, making it an ideal year for the Small Parcels Sauvignon Blanc style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrapes were crushed immediately upon arrival at the winery, with juice drained and pressed without delay to retain freshness. Fermentation occurred slowly at cool temperatures, using a selected yeast strain to highlight varietal fruit character. Only the highest-quality parcels from the vineyard were chosen for the Kim Crawford Small Parcels Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis premium \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/marlborough-sauvignon-blancs\" title=\"Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Wine Collection\"\u003eMarlborough Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is vibrant and intense, offering lifted aromas of ripe tropical fruit. The palate reveals layers of passionfruit, grapefruit, and citrus, complemented by distinct mineral and flinty notes. Crisp acidity provides balance and precision, leading to a long, clean, and lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally founded in 1996 by Kim and Erica Crawford in Marlborough, New Zealand,\u003c\/strong\u003e Kim Crawford Wines quickly rose to fame for their distinctive style and exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow part of the Constellation Brands family, the winery is led by Chief Winemaker Dave Edmonds and a passionate team of viticulturists who stay true to the original Crawford philosophy, producing vibrant, fruit-driven wines with unmistakable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKim Crawford Wines continues to set the standard for high-quality Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Rosé by maintaining strong, long-term relationships with local grape growers. These partnerships ensure consistency, premium grape selection, and the signature flavour profile fans love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of their ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility, Kim Crawford has embraced sustainable winemaking practices. Starting with the 2022 vintage, all wines are bottled in lightweight, eco-friendly wine bottles, reducing their carbon footprint without compromising quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"75cl \/ Tax Included","offer_id":52444965208407,"sku":null,"price":20.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x75cl \/ Tax Included","offer_id":52445044015447,"sku":null,"price":123.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/5334\/6391\/files\/Kim-Crawford-Spitfire-Small-Parcels-Sauvignon-Blanc-2023.jpg?v=1767377373","url":"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/kim-crawford-spitfire-small-parcels-sauvignon-blanc-2023","provider":"Divine Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}