Blank Canvas "Tano" Chardonnay 2023 [JS 97]

High-toned and intense grapefruit, white florals and an attractive hazelnut and savoury musk form a complex aromatic picture. A highlight of this Chardonnay is its vividly sketched, elevated acidity gifted by the very cool, exposed coastal position of the Anandale Farm vineyard in Blind River.

Layered flavours of grapefruit, lemon citrus and hazelnut combine with the vibrant acid line delivering vitality, persistence and a lengthy finish. 427 cases made.

Made to honour the memory of Gaetano "Tano" Tobin, who was Matt's mentor for many years in Soave, Italy.

How does ‘Tano’ compare to the Blank Canvas Reed Vineyard Chardonnay? While the Reed takes its inspiration from the Côte d’Or, Tano is more like a great Soave Classico or benchmark Chablis.

James Suckling Review 97 pointd.

“This is a beautiful first-release single-vineyard chardonnay with subtle yet intense hazelnuts and sliced cooked apples with hints of Meyer-lemon character. Medium-bodied, it has an extremely long finish with structure and wonderful persistence. The hazelnuts and lightly spiced pears to the hints of cedar are so enticing. Drink or hold.” 97 Points.