Randy Fuller

9.1

The 2018 Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc comes from the hilltops above Marlborough’s Awatere Valley. It shows 12.5% abv and sells for $22. Erica Crawford says, “New Zealand’s signature varietal tends to be bold and big,” thanks in no small part to her husband. This wine, she says, “focuses on texture rather than enhanced aromatics.” It went through 25% malolactic fermentation in order to soften the wine. Sure enough, it’s tamer and fruitier on the nose than their previous efforts. The minerals are still there, but the sometimes overwhelming greenness is replaced by a great fruit flavor. The 2017 vintage is a little grassier on the nose and palate, but still mild in comparison to the earlier profile. — 7 years ago

Kc Kinnings

9.1

great wine easy drinking — 8 years ago

Mike Rushing

9.1

Floral & citrusy with some nice weight. — 9 years ago

M Gandalf

8.9

Fairly spicy. Good fruit but not overwhelming. Pretty good balance, but still on the fruity side. Slightly light on the body. — 10 years ago

Philip Carpenter

Founder/Educator santabarbarawinetalk.com

10

Beautiful Albariño — 10 years ago

Kelsey Miner

8.9

Rayed 3rd between the pass and Kim Crawford 2014 — 10 years ago

Richard Brand

9.0

Black currants, green apple, unripened apricots, red cabbage, with an earthy mineral finish. Very approachable! — 7 years ago

Bren Depr

8.9

Fresh and juicy Chardonnay. Lemon is the dominant flavor. Good stuff. — 8 years ago

Martin Mills

9.0

For $30, this is tremendous value. While a little lighter in style than the best Otago Pinot, it’s still got all the stuffing you could ask for. — 8 years ago

Kappy Paulson

9.8

OMG. This is my perfect wine — 9 years ago

Steven Christie

9.2

My favorite white wine! — 10 years ago

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe

9.9

Classic elegance. Ultimate tranquility in a bottle with strength and substance. — 10 years ago

Jacqueline H

9.0

Cherry and dark chocolate. Well balanced. Great wine. December 2, 2015 — 10 years ago

M Gandalf

9.0

Little on the prune flavor side but good body and overall good fruit. Not quite the perfect cab flavor though — 8 years ago

Diana Sabo

9.0

Another good Kim Crawford wine! Enjoyed 2016 vintage on September 3, 2018. — 8 years ago

Elizabeth Rice

9.4

What a surprise! Thought this wine would be too old...wrong. Thought it would be sweet...wrong. Thought it would undrinkable...wrong. Wow! Super impressed with what San Bernabe Vineyard can do with Malvasia. Fresh, dry, star fruits, floral notes, stunning...I wish I had another bottle. — 9 years ago

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Jefferson Rich

9.4

08 vintage - decanted for 2 hours & it is just a great blend of fruit, wet rock, with a smooth mouthfeel. A slight tobacco & pepper finish. It's velvet & pairs exceptionally well with creamy stinky cheese. — 9 years ago

Casey Stringer

9.4

Exceptional chard! — 10 years ago

Erik McLaughlin

Vice President Seven Hills Winery

9.0

Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2015 "Crawford" Vineyard Viognier. — 10 years ago