Matt has been awarded the prestigious Best Winemaker title at the inaugural New Zealand Wines of the Year 2026
Winefolio - Top Ten Sausignon Blancs 2025 - ''Alongside some signature Marlborough flavours of passionfruit and white currant and pink grapefruit, there is something that has hints of Chablis in the dry minerality and salty acidity as well. "Love the acidity and 'seed' tones through the palate" appear in the tasting notes. Some richness and depth are also a feature, before a finish that carries for some distance - pithy and dry."
Michael Cooper - Five Stars
Ken Gargett (95/100) reviewed the Collection, awarding our 2025 the highest score
across the dozen wines with a spectacular 95 points, and noting that Blank Canvas “...are making some of the most exciting wines for the region and they are very much behind the push to ensure that Marlborough can be seen as a region making great Sauvignon Blanc.”
SELECTED - 2025 AMW COLLECTION -
- Appellation Marlborough Wine Annual Collection
"Each year, Appellation Marlborough Wine selects a standout group of Sauvignon Blancs that reflect the best of Marlborough. These wines demonstrate excellence in origin, authenticity, and craft. The Collection represents different subregions, winemaking styles, and the diversity of Marlborough's terroir — all underpinned by AMW's strict certification."
Bob Campbell MW “Intense, aromatic sauvignon with pronounced passion fruit/tropical fruit flavours together with grapefruit, red capsicum, oyster shell and gooseberry supported by vibrant juicy acidity that helps drive a lengthy finish.” 94 points
James Suckling “The aromas of currant bush, passion fruit and green melon are subtle. Medium-bodied, refined and textured. Understated Marlborough sauvignon. Drink now. Screw cap” 92 points
Alder Yarrow - ‘The Ambassadors of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc’, scoring our 2025 the highest equal score with an outstanding 9 to 9.5 (out of 10).
Dr. Jamie Goode’s Wine Anorak “it’s an amazing expression of Marlborough Sauvignon.”
