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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Kim Crawford · New Zealand · New Zealand
$14.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 83-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. If you want to spend less, Kendall-Jackson Sauvignon Blanc is $10.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A lighter-bodied New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with passion fruit, guava, citrus and a crisp herbal finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Marlborough-style Sauvignon Blanc but want a lighter-alcohol, 70-calorie-per-serving option.
Why buy it
The UPC identifies this as Kim Crawford Illuminate, a lower-alcohol take on the brand's New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc style.
Best for
Seafood, vegetables, salads and chilled patio sipping.
Style
Light-bodied, crisp, tropical-citrus and herb-accented.
Drinks like
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, lighter-alcohol Sauvignon Blanc, crisp dry white wine.
Experience level
Easygoing and familiar for Sauvignon Blanc fans; also approachable for shoppers looking for a lighter white wine.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
fresh seafood · grilled or chilled vegetables · summer salad with citrus vinaigrette · shrimp cocktail or oysters
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 45-50°F
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; serve freshly chilled.
- Glassware:
- Standard white wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Ready to enjoy now; the winery notes it can be enjoyed now or over the next few years.
- After opening:
- Refrigerate tightly closed and enjoy within 2-3 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Kim Crawford Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc is a lighter-alcohol New Zealand white with lifted passion fruit, guava, citrus and herbal notes. Crisp acidity and a refreshing citrus-herbal finish make it an easy match for seafood, vegetables and casual sipping.
Wine details
- Type
- white
- Varietal
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Producer
- Kim Crawford
- Country
- New Zealand
- Region
- New Zealand
- Appellation
- New Zealand
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 7%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Dave Edmonds, Chief Winemaker.
- Vineyard source:
- Grapes are harvested from vineyard blocks in subregions throughout Marlborough.
- Vessel:
- Fermented after gentle pressing; vessel not specified by the winery.
About the winery · Kim Crawford ›
Kim Crawford began in a small cottage in Auckland, New Zealand, and launched in 1996. The winery emphasizes bright, fruit-driven New Zealand wines shaped by coastal vineyard sites, long days, clean sea breezes and crisp nights. Marlborough is central to the brand's Sauvignon Blanc identity, with vineyard work in the Waihopai Valley dating to 2000. Chief Winemaker Dave Edmonds is described by the winery as focused on preserving vibrant, authentic and crisp grape flavor.
Critic reviews
83/100Wine Enthusiast
“Punchy aromas of yeasty apple, peach and lime skins.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc dry or sweet?
- Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is light-to-medium bodied.
- What does Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
- A lighter-bodied New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with passion fruit, guava, citrus and a crisp herbal finish.
- What food pairs with Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc?
- It pairs well with fresh seafood, grilled or chilled vegetables, summer salad with citrus vinaigrette and shrimp cocktail or oysters.
- How should I serve Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc?
- Serve at 45-50°F. No decant needed; serve freshly chilled. Glass: Standard white wine glass.
- Is Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc a good value?
- At $14.99 it carries a verified 83-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc?
- Kendall-Jackson Sauvignon Blanc is a comparable Sauvignon Blanc at $10.99. See Kendall-Jackson Sauvignon Blanc
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc?
- 750 ml bottle, 7% alcohol by volume.