Description
Blank Canvas Holdaway Sauvignon Blanc 2025 (JS93)
Blank Canvas is a top New Zealand small-winery collaboration led by Matt Dicey, with Holdaway Sauvignon Blanc renowned for classic Marlborough herbaceous citrus style enhanced by refined minerality and elegant structure. The 2025 vintage showcases explosive lime grassiness with tropical fruit harmony, vibrant freshness perfect for everyday dining and seafood pairing.
Winemaking & Style
Sourced from premium Marlborough vineyards blending Awatere Valley herbaceousness with Wairau Valley fruit character.
Hand-harvested, cool stainless steel wild yeast fermentation with brief skin contact for aroma complexity.
Crisp dry style preserving classic Marlborough Sauvignon explosiveness with precise acidity and mineral finish.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Pale grass-green, bright
Aroma: Lime, lemongrass, lychee, passionfruit, green capsicum, ginger
Palate: Vibrant and zesty with crisp acidity supporting tropical juice intensity, herbaceous-mineral mid-palate balance, clean citrus peel bittersweet finish
Ratings & Accolades
James Suckling: 93 points — "Classic Marlborough explosion with fresh mineral balance"
Bob Campbell: 94 points — "Vibrancy and complexity combined"
Serving temperature: 8–10°C
Suggested pairings: Pepper-salt squid, garlic-steamed scallops, boiled shrimp, Thai green papaya salad, Hainanese chicken rice, stir-fried snails, jellyfish salad.
Special Notes: Blank Canvas small-winery collaboration boutique, limited production, classic Marlborough Sauvignon style best enjoyed young for maximum freshness
Region: New Zealand, Marlborough
Type: White Wine
Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume: 750ml