Kim and Erica Crawford started the winery in 1996 by purchasing grapes from contract growers and leasing the production space from other wineries and in a short period of time became an iconic brand that helped build New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc as an international category.

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1996 Kim Crawford Wines was launched in 1996 in a small home in Auckland, New Zealand.

Producer Kim Crawford Wines Ltd. Producer Kim Crawford Wines Ltd.

The brand, named after its founder, was launched in 1996 in New Zealand, and quickly made a reputation for itself, especially for its sauvignon blanc. All Kim Crawford wines have twist-off caps, making them easy to open while maintaining freshness.

THE AGEING: It ages in large oak barrels which enhance the elegance of Nebbiolo that after three years of ageing it will become No Name. THE MEANING: “I have chosen one of my best wine and I called it No Name as a quiet protest against the bureaucracy that afflicts Italian agriculture and the wine world.”

Refreshing and easy to drink, Kim Crawford Prosecco is a wine that lets your amazing self shine. PALATE: Complex fruit with tropical, citrus and stone fruit flavors followed by a clean finish. Perceptible bubble sensation on the palate, with pleasing lively carbonation.

Kim Crawford is very good Prosecco. Yum! An amazing sparkling wine with bold crisp fruit tones and a pleasant lingering finish with a hint of almond flavor.

While many American consumers assume that Kim Crawford, founder and former owner of Kim Crawford Wines, is a woman, he is actually a man (Kim is considered a unisex name in New Zealand).

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Wines get their names in two different ways. They'll either be named after the principal grape varietal used (such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, etc.), or they'll take their name from the region in which they've been produced (Bordeaux, Rioja, Chianti, etc.).

Its name comes from the village of Prosecco in Italy, where verdant hills have a long history as the home to a very specific grape. Glera grapes are exclusively used to make this sparkling wine, and they have grown in the village of Prosecco for centuries.

Established in 1996, Kim Crawford Wines sparked American interest in New Zealand labels with its fun-focused messaging, easy-drinking bottles, and accessibility in price, profile, and availability online and in stores. Think you're savvy about the Savvy B brand American wine lovers can't get enough of? Think again.

Winemaker Kim Crawford and his wife Erica have sold their popular Kim Crawford brand name to a Canadian wine company for $14.8 million. The sale is for the Kim Crawford name only, and does not include any vineyards, land or winemaking facilities.

But Kim Crawford - the man - is forging new ground as winemaker for Loveblock Vintners, which he started with his wife, Erica.