Mouth Puckering Acidity

Kim Crawford
2005 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
$18.99
Shane’s Notes

We have had a few wines from “down under” and have not been impressed. The Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc has received rave reviews so we decided to try it. The color is pale, almost greenish. The aroma is dominated by grapefruit. The palate has a tart, massive grapefruit flavor with mineral undertones, and the finish is relatively long. We have enjoyed plenty of relatively acidic sauvignon blancs but this one goes too far: our cheeks were caving in after every sip. I barely finished my last glass.