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. 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.

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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