Blank Canvas
A five star winery according to Kiwi wine expert Bob Campbell, and one of the country's most interesting producers at the moment, Blank Canvas is responsible for a solid array of wines across a broad range of styles. With a focus on producing pure, balanced and refined wines, they are simultaneously innovative and traditionalist. They were the first (and still only) producer to co-ferment Syrah and Grüner Veltliner, in a similar fashion to how Côte-Rôtie combines Syrah with a bit of Viognier. Their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir could easily hoodwink an experienced blind taster into thinking they had quality Côte d'Or wines in front of them.
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Marlborough | 1 | 96 (VN) | د.إ1,460.00 | |||||
Vinous (96)White Bordeaux fans, get your coat; you've scored. The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Abstract is a gorgeous, rich, full-bodied mouthful of intensely concentrated barrel-fermented Sauvignon. This is curvy, suave and sophisticated. Its ripe blackcurrant and fennel aromas meet lees-derived savory notes and nutty oak characters (aged in puncheons, 15% new). The 2021 has substance as well as fine acidity that provides mouthwatering refreshment. Its long finish is laced with layers of fragrance and texture. This has the componentry to age well, but it's delicious now, so why would you wait? |
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Marlborough | 1 | 18 (JR) | د.إ1,160.00 | |||||
Jancis Robinson (18)Seductive and well-judged ‘reductive’ (smoky, struck-match) aroma and really toasty as it opens up, something cedary. Very Coche Dury but, most importantly, there is the fruit intensity to carry off this winemaking style. Nutty, creamy, mealy citrus. So many things going on that it makes you slow down to try to enjoy all this complexity. Deep, deliciously fresh and incredibly persistent with an aftertaste of savoury/mineral citrus. Worth every penny of its NZ price of $45 (from the producer's website). Classy and got better and better over the few days post opening. |
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Marlborough | 1 | 97 (VN) | د.إ868.00 | |||||
Vinous (97)The 2021 Chardonnay Reed Vineyard is pure, harmonious and suave, caressing the mouth with its gentle texture and purity. It's not showy but a wine worth getting to know: it provides cognitive and sensory pleasure. You can expect almond, oatmeal, smoky nuts and party popper aromas. Yes, party poppers. I really love the smell of party poppers, so I want to keep smelling this and having a little party shimmy. Pure and textural with a gourmand character that will make you want to lick your cheeks to keep tasting it. Already good; this is going to be great. |
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Marlborough | 1 | 95 (TRR) | د.إ1,300.00 | |||||
The Real Review (95)Weighty, mouth-filling chardonnay with grapefruit, saline/oyster shell, lime zest, nutty yeast lees and a suggestion of sizzled butter. Great without the complication of food but even better with my hot-smoked salmon. |
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Marlborough | 1 | 96 (CD) | د.إ802.00 | |||||
Cameron Douglas MS (96)'Outstanding'. A powerful and distinctive bouquet with a core complexity built around ripe red berry fruit, a natural savoury dried herb complexity, a gentle sweetness of oak and baking spice scents to match, there’s density and richness alongside power and finesse. A powerful youthful energy as the wine touches the palate transitioning smoothly through berry flavours, the savoury seam and textures from tannins and acidity. Delicious, youthful and full of pinosity. A lovely expression, complex and lengthy. Best drinking from 2022 through 2030+. |
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