Description
Blank Canvas, based in Marlborough, New Zealand, is the vinous studio of Matt Thomson, an award-winning international winemaking consultant, and Master of Wine Sophie Parker-Thomson. With over 40 years of collective experience in the global wine industry, Matt and Sophie bring vast experience and exciting winemaking to Blank Canvas, sharing a joint desire to create collectible and distinctive small-batch wines from exceptional single vineyard sites throughout New Zealand. Blank Canvas has been consistently awarded top scores across the entire range featuring Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah as well as Gruner Veltliner and Riesling.
Winemaker’s Notes about this wine: “Una Volta’ means ‘One Time’. In 2018 a organically farmed single vineyard nestled in the Queensberry sub region halfway between Wanaka and Cromwell in Central Otago, offered its pristine fruit to us. Having both grown up in Central Otago, the bounty of the region always proves tempting, but this fruit was stunning.”
“The nature of this fruit, being from a warm and vibrantly fruity year, presented an exceptional situation where we decided to use only the free-run portion, such was the power and density of the wine following fermentation. It is gloriously immense, with black fruit compote, warm baking spice notes and a rich velvety texture. Maintaining our minimalist philosophy, we bottled it without filtration which means nothing is taken away though a natural deposit will occur over time.”
18+ Points (Top 3 NZ Pinot Noir 2018), Julia Harding MW for JancisRobinson.com “Much darker than the Anthem Pinot 2018. The fruit is also darker and more savoury but still with Pinot’s unmistakable perfume: dark-red fruits and a non-sweet floral fragrance – not really what I expected from the colour. There’s a Morey-St-Denis-like floral spice. Concentrated but not in the least heavy. Plenty of tannins considering it was only the free-run juice but they are polished and fine. Polar opposite to the Anthem 2019 and shows the range of terroirs and styles in Central Otago. Firm, gently chewy, with terrific density but all lithe and full of energy. Not quite ready yet though hard to resist.”
95 Points, Bob Campbell MW “.Una Volta means One Off, which is self-explanatory. From a vineyard in Queensberry halfway between Wanaka and Cromwell. Creamy-textured pinot noir with ripe plum, dark berry, liquorice, anise and spicy flavours. A classic ‘iron fist in a velvet glove’ with seemingly good cellaring prospects. Drink 2020–2026″
RRP $79 Our Special Price $65.99 – Limited Stock!
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