Blank Canvas Holdaway Sauvignon Blanc

Blank Canvas Holdaway Sauvignon Blanc is a precise, mineral-driven expression of Marlborough’s Dillons Point. Crafted by Master of Wine Sophie Parker-Thomson and Matt Thomson, it captures the artistry and scientific precision behind one of New Zealand’s most distinctive single-vineyard Sauvignon Blancs — pure, focused, and full of coastal vitality.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Aromas of passionfruit, blackcurrant and guava are lifted by fresh citrus and crushed herbs, layered with oyster shell and wet stone. The palate is concentrated and finely etched, showing vibrant acidity, saline minerality and silky texture from lees ageing. A long, clean finish leaves a lingering impression of sea spray and citrus zest.

Key Details

• Winery: Blank Canvas
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2025
• Alcohol: 12.7%
• Volume: 750 ml
• Other: Vegan-Friendly; Vegetarian; Sustainable Winegrowing NZ Certified

Craftsmanship & Story

Founded by acclaimed winemaking duo Matt Thomson and Sophie Parker-Thomson MW, Blank Canvas unites art and science in every bottle. This single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc hails from the Holdaway Family site in Dillons Point, one of Marlborough’s most prized sub-regions. 100% tank-fermented and aged on lees, it balances explosive aromatics with refined texture and a distinctive, saline edge that evokes the nearby coast.

Special Features

Minimal-intervention winemaking meets masterful precision: fermented in stainless steel to preserve varietal purity, then aged on fine lees for depth. The result is a vivid, layered Sauvignon Blanc — elegant, complex, and intensely true to its coastal terroir.

Recognition & Accolades

Universally acclaimed for its precision, minerality and expressive depth, this single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc continues to define the modern Marlborough style.

• 96/100 Points – Jane Skilton MW (2025 vintage)
• 95/100 Points – Cameron Douglas MS (2025 vintage)
• 95/100 Points – Bob Campbell MW (2025 vintage)
• 5 Stars – Michael Cooper (2025 vintage)
• 95/100 Points – James Suckling (2025 vintage)
• 93/100 Points & 5 Stars – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit (2025 vintage)
• 95/100 Points – Cameron Douglas MS (2024 vintage)
• 94/100 Points – Bob Campbell MW (2024 vintage)

Such accolades affirm Blank Canvas’s place among New Zealand’s elite producers of precision-driven Sauvignon Blanc.

Food Pairings

Bright and saline, this wine sings with ocean-fresh flavours — try it with chilled oysters or garlic-buttered prawns, where its minerality mirrors the sea. It also complements creamy goat-cheese salads or herb-driven Thai dishes, its vibrant acidity cutting through richness while echoing fresh basil, coriander and lime.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Pure, expressive and intelligently crafted, this single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc makes a refined gift or a rewarding bottle to savour — elegant, modern and unmistakably Marlborough.

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