Kim Crawford - Pinot Noir

Kim Crawford - Pinot NoirThe vineyards of Kim Crawford are located in outstanding, predominantly coastal sites. The grapes benefit from long days, clean sea breezes, and crisp nights. In combination with New Zealands long and dry autumn season, the grapes ripen slowly, which allows them to build intense flavour as well as develop a sophisticated acidity. In the end, it is this unique combination of factors,from regions and soils, to temperatures and growth rates, that give

when done correctly

They are situated on the eastern slopes of the Okanagan Valley

delicate and rich cider that is not overly spicy or sweet

The changes Pascal has wrought at the Domaine include using more manual methods in the vineyard and cellar

Domprobst is more mineral

The grapes are protected by mountains and elevation from fog and Winter frost

but by other growers

where the organic culture tests were first done

Alfonso Torrente

the Wine Spectator has included G

Minervois la Livinière

plus half a hectare divided between Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ