Is Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc sweet?
No, Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc is a dry white; the passion fruit and grapefruit flavors just make it taste juicy rather than sugary.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc · Sauvignon Blanc · Marlborough, New Zealand · nearly everywhere, and on most restaurant lists
- Alcohol
- About 12.5% to 13%
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Grapes
- 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Made by
- Kim Crawford, owned by Constellation Brands
- From
- Marlborough, New Zealand
- Price
- About $13 to $18
- Calories
- About 120 in a 5 oz glass (estimate)
What it tastes like
Grapefruit, passion fruit, lime and a fresh-cut-grass thing that's classic for New Zealand. It's light, zippy and very refreshing.
- Bodylight → big
- Sweetnessdry → sweet
- Zingsoft → zippy
Is it worth $15?
Yes, it's a solid bottle at about $15. Oyster Bay and Matua are very similar and often a few dollars cheaper, so grab whichever is on sale.
Who it’s for
Anyone who likes tart, crisp, citrusy whites. If you find tangy wines sour, a Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay will feel gentler.
How to serve it
Properly cold, straight from the fridge. Great on a patio.
The backstory
Yes, Kim Crawford is a real person, and he's a guy. Kim, a winemaker, started the brand in 1996 with his wife Erica, who handled sales, and at first they made the wine without owning a winery. They sold to Canada's Vincor in 2003, Constellation Brands bought Vincor in 2006, and the Crawfords later left to start a new label called Loveblock. Constellation sold off a pile of cheaper wine brands in 2025 but kept Kim Crawford, its best-selling New Zealand white.
How it compares
- Kim Crawford vs Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay is a touch greener and more herby, and usually a few dollars cheaper; pick Kim Crawford if you like it juicier and more tropical.
- Kim Crawford vs Matua
Matua is a little softer and often the cheapest of the three; a smart swap if Kim Crawford is full price that week.
- Kim Crawford vs Santa Margherita
Santa Margherita is quieter and less tangy; pick it if Sauvignon Blanc ever tastes too sharp to you.
What to eat with it
Questions people ask
- Who is Kim Crawford?
- A New Zealand winemaker who founded the brand with his wife Erica in 1996. He sold it years ago and is no longer involved; Constellation Brands owns it now.
- Where is Kim Crawford wine made?
- In Marlborough, at the top of New Zealand's South Island. It's the region that made New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc famous for that grapefruit and passion fruit punch.
- How many calories are in Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc?
- The brand doesn't publish a number, but a dry white at about 12.5% alcohol lands around 120 calories in a 5 oz glass. That's roughly 600 for the whole bottle.
- How much sugar is in Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc?
- Very little. Reviewers note a touch of leftover grape sugar that makes it taste juicy, but it's still a dry wine, far below anything you'd call sweet.
- How much is Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc?
- About $13 to $18 a bottle in most grocery stores, and it goes on sale often. Restaurants usually charge $10 to $14 a glass.
If you like this, try
- Oyster BaySauvignon Blanc · about $11Good buy
- MatuaSauvignon Blanc · about $10Good buy
- Santa MargheritaPinot Grigio · about $23It's fine
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Last checked 2026-10-04. Moxie Vino isn’t affiliated with Kim Crawford; this is our honest take. Bottle photo: Kim Crawford.