{"product_id":"2025-blank-canvas-holdaway-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2025 Blank Canvas Holdaway Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Marlborough Gem from One of New Zealand's Most Exciting Single-Vineyard Producers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Wine Man on Blank Canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlank Canvas is one of Marlborough's most compelling boutique producers — a label built on the belief that great wine starts in the vineyard, not the winery. Founded by winemaker Mark Rattray, Blank Canvas sources from exceptional single-vineyard sites across Marlborough, letting the terroir do the talking with minimal intervention in the cellar. The Holdaway Vineyard is one of their most prized parcels: a site in the Wairau Valley that consistently delivers Sauvignon Blanc of real precision, intensity, and site-specific character. This is Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its most focused and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, pale straw in the glass with a lively green tinge. The nose leaps from the glass with vibrant passionfruit, grapefruit, and fresh lime, layered with classic Marlborough notes of cut grass, white peach, and a whisper of fresh herb. On the palate, it's precise and energetic — medium-bodied with a racy, mouthwatering acidity and a long, clean, dry finish that lingers beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Drinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-bodied with vibrant acidity and a crisp, dry finish — this is a Sauvignon Blanc built for freshness and immediacy. Drink now through 2027. No decanting required; serve well-chilled at 8–10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe zesty citrus and passionfruit intensity of the Holdaway Sauvignon Blanc make it a brilliant match for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/products\/i-j-the-finest-frozen-raw-prawns-tail-off?variant=61384291877234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eI\u0026amp;J The Finest Frozen Raw Prawns (Tail Off)\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMy Meat Man\u003c\/a\u003e. The wine's racy acidity and fresh herb notes cut through the natural sweetness of the prawns beautifully — whether tossed in garlic butter, grilled with chilli and lime, or served chilled as a prawn cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Is a Smart Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt HK$154, the Blank Canvas Holdaway delivers single-vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc of a quality and precision that typically commands a significant premium. This is boutique, site-specific winemaking at an accessible price — one of the most exciting value propositions in our white wine range right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a Different Style?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2025-cloudy-bay-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc\"\u003e2025 Cloudy Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e — the iconic Marlborough benchmark, consistently fresh and crowd-pleasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2023-greywacke-wild-sauvignon-blanc\"\u003e2023 Greywacke Wild Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e — wild-fermented, textural, and more complex — for those who want something with extra depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2023-nautilus-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc\"\u003e2023 Nautilus Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e — classic, vibrant Marlborough style with great consistency and value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/life_is_too_short_to_drink_bad_wine-1.jpg?v=1778312714\" alt=\"Life is too short to drink bad wine\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 400px; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Wine Man","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45052132196421,"sku":null,"price":154.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/blank-canvas-holdaway-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc.jpg?v=1779769762","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineman.com\/products\/2025-blank-canvas-holdaway-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc","provider":"My Wine Man","version":"1.0","type":"link"}