A Marlborough Gem from One of New Zealand's Most Exciting Single-Vineyard Producers

My Wine Man on Blank Canvas

Blank 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. 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.

Tasting Notes

Bright, 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.

Style & Drinking Window

Medium-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.

Food Pairing

The zesty citrus and passionfruit intensity of the Holdaway Sauvignon Blanc make it a brilliant match for I&J The Finest Frozen Raw Prawns (Tail Off) from My Meat Man. 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.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At 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.

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