Accolades

Below is a summary of accolades by major competition.
For accolades per varietal, please refer to 'OUR WINES'.

 

Kim Crawford Regional Reserves Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

8 years of awards

Wine spectator

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009: 89 points

"Elegant and vibrant, this mouthwatering wine offers lime and tequila flavors that are reminiscent of a margarita, but remains light, refined and distinctive." - March 31, 2010 Harvey Steiman

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008: 91 points

"Fragrant and complex, with a refreshing burst of lime, guava, grapefruit and grass flavours. Wet stone, passion fruit and oyster shell accents add interest, with bright acidity highlighting the vivid finish. Another outstanding Sauvignon from a perennial success. Drink now." - Daniel Sogg


Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007: 91 points

"Concentrated and very intense, weaving together a harmonious medley of crushed stone, grapefruit and nut fl avors. Savory herbs, grass and lime notes highlight the bright, vibrant fi nish. Drink now." - Daniel Sogg

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2005: 90 points

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2004: 91 points

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2003: 90 points

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2002: 90 points

 

International Wine Challenge (London)

2010

SILVER - Small Parcel Spitfire
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008

SILVER - Kim Crawford Regional Reserves
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009

2008

GOLD - Small Parcel Rise-and-Shine Creek
Central Otago Pinot Noir 2007

Decanter Wine Awards (London)

2010:

GOLD - Kim Crawford Regional Reserves
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009

2008:

SILVER - Small Parcel Spit Fire
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007

SILVER - Small Parcel Rise-and-Shine Creek
Central Otago Pinot Noir 2006

Royal New Zealand Easter Show

2009:

SILVER - Small Parcel Flowers
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008

2008:

GOLD - Small Parcel Tietjen Gisborne Chardonnay 2007

GOLD - Small Parcel Spit Fire
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006

SILVER - Small Parcel Dolly Gisborne Chardonnay 2006

SILVER - Small Parcel Doc's Block
Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2007

SILVER - Small Parcel Spit Fire
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007

SILVER - Small Parcel State Highway 63
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006

SILVER - Small Parcel Reka Riesling 2007

 

Air New Zealand Wine Awards

2008

SILVER - Kim Crawford Regional Reserves
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008

SILVER - Kim Crawford Regional Reserves
Marlborough Dry Riesling 2006

SILVER - Small Parcel Kim's Favourite Pinot Noir 2007

SILVER - Small Parcel Doc's Bloc Chardonnay 2007

 

New Zealand International Wine Show

2009

SILVER -Small Parcel Spit Fire
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008

2008

SILVER - Kim Crawford Regional Reserves
Unoaked Chardonnay 2007

SILVER - Small Parcel Kim's Favourite Pinot Noir 2007

 

Romeo Bragato Wine Awards

2010

Champion Classical Red Wine Trophy - Small Parcels Corner 50 Merlot 2008

2008

GOLD - Small Parcel Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - James Richmond

SILVER - Small Parcel Patutahi Gisborne
Gewurztraminer 2006 - Richard & Kirstin Searle

SILVER - Bell Vineyard Arneis 2007
- Doug & Delwyn Bell

SILVER - Briant Vineyard Gisborne
Viognier 2007 - Peter & Robyn Briant

SILVER - Tietjen Vineyard Gisborne
Viognier 2007 - Paul & Jenny Tietje

 

Coupe des Nation Québec 2008

Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2007