‘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 more) that, "New Zealand Chardonnay has never been better, steadily gaining recognition for its balance of fruit purity, bright acidity and silky complexity.”  

In this article she singles out her Top 12 New Zealand Chardonnays to buy now.  She states: “New Zealand Chardonnay might currently be overshadowed in a crowded global marketplace, but it delivers outstanding quality at a fraction of the price of many Burgundies, Californian Chardonnays, or even Australian counterparts, making it an exciting prospect for savvy Chardonnay lovers.”

Appearing in Emma’s Top Chardonnay List, she awards Blank Canvas ‘Tano’ Chardonnay 2023 an outstanding 96 points.

Blank Canvas ‘Tano’ Chardonnay 2023

96 POINTS: “From Blind River, a small subregion to the south of Awatere Valley, this is a very pure wine. Bright citrus, fine white peach and delicate nutty notes; a delicious savoury, silky palate with a briny oyster-shell note and invitingly brisk acidity. Very sleek and precise with good tension and length. Quite stripped back and all the better for it. Appellation Marlborough Wine certified.”