Spitfire Small Parcels Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (Kim Crawford)

Enjoy it now, or cellar for a few years. No need to decant before serving. This is a classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, taking its name from a site in Marlborough that was formerly used as an airbase in WW2. It is packed with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit aromas, such as grapefruit, passion fruit, orange peel and peach. You can also find green hints of asparagus and fresh herbs. Founded in 1996 in a small Auckland cottage, Kim Crawford has quickly grown to become one of the best-renowned wineries in New Zealand. Its cool climate wines are perfect representations of the New Zealand spirit - crisp, lively and packed with flavour. These days, the winery has moved into the famous region of Marlborough, where the founders purchased their first vineyards and a state-of-the-art winery. The Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc is fresh and generous on the palate. It is notable for its intense passion fruit profile, supplemented aby notes of mango, gooseberry and citrus zest. On the finish, you can find hints of flint, honey and fennel. It’s a superb, lively rendition of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, perfect for those looking for a new perspective on the French grape. Pair this wine with asparagus, lobster, or white fish.