Journal

Blank Canvas 'Abstract' crowned in Vinous 2025 New Zealand White Report

Vinous editor Rebecca Gibb MW has compiled her comprehensive report on New Zealand white wines, entitled ‘New Zealand Whites: Never Gonna Give You Up’, following her trip in February this... Read more...

'Tano' a big hit in Decanter NZ Chardonnay article

‘Why now is the time to embrace New Zealand Chardonnay’ is the title of Master of Wine Emma Jenkin's latest article in Decanter magazine. She opines (and we couldn't agree... Read more...

Welcome Emily!

We're very happy to welcome Emily Hope on to the Blank Canvas team. Assisting in the Sales & Marketing department, Emily brings boundless enthusiasm for good food and wine and... Read more...

Michael Cooper's Latest 5* Reviews and a Throwback

Few wine writers have been as constant and valuable to New Zealand’s wine industry as Michael Cooper (ONZM). His eloquent championing of NZ wines, producers and regions and his telling... Read more...

A Golden Start to 2025: Scintillating Scores from James Suckling + More!

If every year started with a swathe of thrilling reviews and scores from wine critiquing heavyweight James Suckling, we’d be very happy! 2025 is that year! Suckling's Annual Report on... Read more...

The Story of 'Tano'

When the small parcel of clone 95 Chardonnay from the wild, cool climate coast of Blind River was offered to us in 2022 by the Turners, for the 2023 vintage,... Read more...

Rave reviews for new release Pinot Noirs

Abundant praise and high scores are starting to flow in for our newly released Blank Canvas Escaroth Vineyard and Anthem Vineyard Pinot Noirs from the 2021 vintage. Renowned New Zealand... Read more...

Most Exciting Wineries Unveiled in NZH Viva Wine Awards 2024

We are thrilled to be named as one of the top 50 wineries in New Zealand by wine writer and academic Dr. Jo Burzynska for the second time running in... Read more...

Blank Canvas announced in Top 20 of New Zealand Wineries 2024 List

We are extremely delighted to make coveted Top 20 in The Real Review's Top Wineries of New Zealand List 2024. Read more...

Blank Canvas Selected in 'The Best Syrahs in the World' Tasting

We are absolutely thrilled that our Blank Canvas Element Vineyard Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2019 was selected in influential European wine publication La Revue du Vin de France's blind tasting to... Read more...

"White Wine of the Year 2023" crown for Blank Canvas Reed Vineyard Chardonnay!

Our Blank Canvas Reed Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 was named ‘White Wine of the Year’ by UK based Masters of Wine Peter Richards MW and Susie Barrie MW. Peter and Susie... Read more...

Top Marks for New Releases

The first reviews have been received by top New Zealand wine critics Bob Campbell MW and Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas for our trio of new releases, all of which are proudly Appellation... Read more...