Man O' War
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Man O' War 2008 Dreadnought Syrah (Waiheke Island)
- Editors' Choice
- $35
Representing a new level of quality for Waiheke Syrah, this wine boasts captivating aromas of peppered meat, violets and cassis. It’s full bodied without being heavy, and the flavors seamlessly blend fruity with savory for a thrilling ride. Finishes long, with firm tannins and a hint of espresso. Drink now¬–2018.
— J.C.
(9/1/2011)
Man O' War 2009 Ironclad Red (Waiheke Island)
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- $45
This powerful, intense Bordeaux-style blend includes (in decreasing amounts) Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is richly textured, and it offers ripe boysenberry and cassis fruit, layered with supple tannins and smoky oak. Approachable now, but it will probably be better in five years, and it could still be going strong…
— J.C.
(4/1/2013)
Man O' War 2009 Dreadnought Syrah (Waiheke Island)
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- $45
Man O’ War’s 2008 Dreadnought put the winery on the map, and, although not quite as dramatic, the 2009 is a worthy successor. Aromas are lifted, peppery and cherry-filled, while the flavor nuances include smoke and pepper-cured meats. The wine is medium bodied and is marked by silky tannins and crisp acids. Drink now–2018.
— J.C.
(4/1/2013)
Man O' War 2008 Chardonnay (Waiheke Island)
- $19
Full-bodied and richly textured, this is a mouthful of Chardonnay for the price, boasting vibrant pineapple fruit and accents of toasty oak and roasted nuts. Crisp, long and spicy on the finish. Drink now.
— J.C.
(6/1/2011)
Man O' War 2009 Merlot-Cabernet (Waiheke Island)
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- $29
This “white label” blend is broad and lush, and it offers typical Bordeaux-blend aromas and flavors of plum, cassis and cigar box. A mocha note comes through on the softly tannic finish. Drink now and over the next few years.
— J.C.
(4/1/2013)
Man O' War 2009 Valhalla Chardonnay (Waiheke Island)
- $30
This seems to be hurrying along its aging curve, showing a burnished gold color. It’s smoky and intense, with citrusy fruit that’s more like grapefruit than anything else, plus plenty of weight and bright acidity. Drink up.
— J.C.
(8/1/2012)
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