Blank Canvas Holdaway Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is a single vineyard expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — more focused, more precise and more site-specific than a standard regional blend.

The Holdaway Vineyard is one of Marlborough’s most respected sites, and Blank Canvas winemaker Matt Thomson has built a reputation for making wines that genuinely express where they come from. This is a Sauvignon Blanc with a point of difference.

My Wine Man

This is for someone who wants more from their Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — more focus, more site character and more winemaking intention.

Blank Canvas is one of Marlborough’s most thoughtful producers. Matt Thomson is a winemaker who takes the variety seriously, and the Holdaway designation reflects that — this is not a blended regional wine, it is a single vineyard statement.

In my view, this is one of the most interesting Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs available at this price — expressive, precise and genuinely distinctive.

What makes this wine stand out

This is all about vineyard character and precision.

Passionfruit, citrus, white peach and fresh herbs sit at the core, with a more focused and defined palate than a typical Marlborough blend — the single vineyard origin gives the wine a clarity and specificity that sets it apart.

The defining feature is the precision — everything is clean, focused and very well defined, with a long, dry finish that lingers.

More serious than most at this price point.

Style / drinking window

Light to medium-bodied with passionfruit, citrus, white peach and fresh herb notes.

Crisp acidity provides freshness, focus and a clean, dry finish.

Best enjoyed now, well chilled.

Why this is a smart buy

If you want a single vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with genuine site character and winemaking precision, this is a standout.

It delivers:

• single vineyard focus and specificity
• one of Marlborough’s most thoughtful producers
• more complexity and definition than a standard regional blend

Ideal for seafood, sushi, goat’s cheese, Thai food or aperitif drinking.

Looking for a different Sauvignon Blanc style?

• Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 → more everyday / classic regional style
• Dog Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 → more complex / textural / serious
• Greywacke Wild Sauvignon Blanc 2023 → wild ferment / more distinctive / different style

Life’s too short for bad wine.