Founded in 2012, Blank Canvas is a collaboration between Master of Wine Sophie Parker-Thomson and award-winning winemaking consultant Matt Thomson. Over 45 years of collective experience, in the global wine industry, has enabled them to seek out exceptional single vineyards, while their mutual love of the world’s fine wines has formed the inspiration for Blank Canvas. Together they craft exciting, small batch wines that are at the forefront of New Zealand’s fine wine scene.
Although they work with vineyards and growers across New Zealand, Blank Canvas’ focus is firmly rooted in their home region of Marlborough. Sophie is the current Chair of Appellation Marlborough Wine™ (AMW), and Blank Canvas is a founding member of this first-of-its-kind New World organisation. Promoting and upholding quality standards for its members, and the wines certified each year, ensures consumers are guaranteed a Marlborough wine of provenance, quality and authenticity. The Blank Canvas range of single-vineyard Marlborough wines highlight the nuances between Marlborough’s diverse subregions, which are delineated in the AMW Wine Map of Marlborough.
The Abstract | Three Rows Sauvignon Blanc, handpicked from a dry-farmed parcel within the Holdaway Vineyard, is fermented with indigenous yeast in seasoned French oak puncheons and bottled without fining or filtration. The resulting texture and complexity draw parallels to Bordeaux Blanc from Graves.
The Abstract has an intense and seductive perfume of blackcurrant, white florals and subtle lemongrass, while the palate is savoury with a flinty minerality. The wine displays a sumptuous richness and complexity with beautiful balance and elegance.
