Blank Canvas Wines

Blank Canvas is the vinous studio and personal wine range of husband-and-wife team, Matt Thomson and Sophie Parker-Thomson MW. With over 45 years of global wine experience, this duo put all their effort into finding exceptional single vineyards throughout New Zealand to make exciting, small batch wines that are at the forefront of New Zealand’s fine wine scene. 

Matt’s extensive winemaking experience has earned him prestigious international accolades, and he continues to consult for top-tier clients in New Zealand, Europe, and South America. Sophie, the only Master of Wine in New Zealand’s South Island, also chairs Appellation Marlborough Wine, the first initiative of its kind in the New World. 

Their deep knowledge, experience, and global perspective allow them to create highly coveted wines that embody the precision, purity, and pleasure synonymous with New Zealand’s finest.