Blank Canvas Holdaway Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Single-Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

When it comes to Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, the price range we carry at Bokumo Wine starts from the 2,000-yen range.

However, this particular wine is priced at 4,400 yen, placing it closer to a prestige class.

Why the difference in price? It largely comes down to whether it is "mass-produced or small-batch" and the "effort put into viticulture and the meticulous care taken during winemaking."

This Holdaway Sauvignon Blanc uses only grapes harvested from the Holdaway family vineyard, located in "Dillons Point," an area in Marlborough quite close to the sea. This vineyard is sustainability certified.

The aroma rises up beautifully and vibrantly, yet the wine is tight and elegant. The finish is remarkably long. You could say it is both "flashy and refined." That duality is the appeal of this style.

For situations like enjoying a leisurely, rich dinner paired with wine, this type of elegant wine with its inherent complexity is a perfect match.

Amidst the tropical aromas of guava and passion fruit, a crisp, green freshness reminiscent of cassis leaves and lime runs through, leaving a pleasant mineral sensation on the aftertaste.

And, essential to describing this wine's character is a subtle hint of saltiness—perhaps linked to the fact that the grapes used were grown near the sea.

Food pairings that evoke the "sea" would, naturally, be a great match.

Shellfish such as oysters and mussels pair exceptionally well.

If you steam them in white wine and squeeze a bit of lemon over them, the compatibility with this wine will be elevated even further.

It is also a wine that pairs wonderfully with octopus carpaccio or salt-crusted sea bream.

At the Bokumo counter, we have received feedback such as:

"This is exceptionally delicious, even among all the Sauvignon Blancs I've ever had."

"It has a powerful umami that I absolutely love."

It's a wine I love, too!

About the Winery: "Blank Canvas"

Blank Canvas is a winery established in Marlborough by wine consultant Matt Thomson and his wife, Sophie.

Matt is a leading NZ winemaker who was named Winemaker of the Year at the 2008 International Wine Challenge, and Sophie obtained the Master of Wine (MW) qualification, one of the most difficult in the world, in 2021.

Their wines are crafted using the finest grapes grown in uncompromisingly selected vineyards and through meticulously applied winemaking techniques. Under the partnership with Sophie MW, this Blank Canvas project represents the culmination of Matt’s more than 20 years of broad experience and knowledge.

About the Marlborough Region

"Marlborough" is the heart of New Zealand's wine country.

With abundant sunshine and significant diurnal temperature variation, it provides ideal natural conditions for grape cultivation, and over 80% of NZ wine is produced in Marlborough.

Among these, Sauvignon Blanc, characterized by its sharp acidity and overflowing fruitiness, boasts an overwhelming production volume and is widely loved around the world for its unique character. Among red wines, Pinot Noir, with its appealing rich berry fruit flavors, is also popular.

Blank Canvas Holdaway Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2025