EOD Drinks With Erica and Kim Crawford, Founder and Winemaker of Loveblock
“In this episode of “EOD Drinks,” the VinePair team is joined by Kim Crawford, creator of the eponymous Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, and his wife, Erica Crawford. Hailing from New Zealand, the Kiwi duo is credited by many for popularizing the jubilant and zesty […]
Selling A Wine Brand To Make Wines From The Heart
New Zealand is one of those countries, despite being a far-flung destination for most people, that tops most travel bucket lists mainly for its sheer raw beauty that reaches its ultimate wow factor in Central Otago (southern part of the South Island). Although it is now considered […]
New Zealand Winemakers Come to San Francisco
There was plenty of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to taste Wednesday during the walk-around of New Zealand wines at Fort Mason in San Francisco. At the same time, there were also Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris wines.
New Zealand has been a leader in sustainability over the […]
Loveblock Is New New Zealand Wine
“Though I would be surprised if Erica and Kim Crawford were not sick of hearing about their old winery, Kim Crawford Wines, I need to mention it in this discussion. Kim Crawford the wine label put New Zealand on the world wine map with its lean and green sauvignon blanc […]
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2017 Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand $20
When Kim and Erica Crawford sold their eponymous brand more than a decade ago, they followed their values to create a new wine brand highlighting the best of New Zealand. That’s when the Loveblock Farm captured […]
“There’s no better way to spend your Sunday afternoon wining and dining at Ponsonby’s much-loved Gypsy Caravan. Especially when it’s a vegan affair, where seasonal veggies are brought to life in the form of delicious plant-based dishes.
Known for their sophisticated vegan fare, Gypsy Caravan opened up their beautiful courtyard yet again to host another Vegan […]
SAVVY LOVE
“New vintages of sauvignon blanc are usually released in late autumn and winter, although a number of boutique wineries hold onto them and have only just recently released last year’s vintage. Loveblock is one of those wineries. Owned by well-known winemaker Kim Crawford and his wife Erica, it’s a boutique winery in Marlborough’s Awatere […]
2017 Loveblock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – Vegan Friendly
“Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2017. Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand.
Though you may not be familiar with Loveblock, the winery based in the Lower Awatere valley of Marlborough, you most certainly have heard of its owner and winemaker, Kim Crawford. After achieving sizable success with his eponymous label, […]
Read about Kim’s first attempt at making natural wine and the exciting innovations taking place in Marlborough’s winemaking industry: https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/104608594/innovation-the-savvy-little-secret-to-marlboroughs-wine-making-success.
Neil Hodgson, Stuff.co.nz (June 2018)
According to Kim, 1995 was “the worst vintage ever” for the New Zealand wine industry. Find out more about what Kim has to say on what was to become a future-defining year in this NZ Herald article:
Kim Crawford reveals struggles of bad grape-growing year
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