Wines from Waiheke Island
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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)
Goldwater 2002 Zell Chardonnay (Waiheke Island)
- $40
Nicely done, with toasty, mealy notes that are balanced by ripe pear and peach fruit. Hints of grilled fruit and roasted nuts complete the picture, finishing with lingering echoes of smoke.
— J.C.
(8/1/2004)
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)
Goldwater 1998 Red (Waiheke Island)
- $60
Fairly herbaceous, with aromas and flavors of green tea, herbs and tobacco that are complemented by cherry fruit. The soft tannins on the long, echoing finish bode well for the cellar.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Goldwater 2000 Zell Chardonnay (Waiheke Island)
- $40
You may mistake this light and elegant Chard for a white Burgundy; It's light on the nose, with flour-chalk and herbal notes. Apple-skin and tart pear flavors take over in the mouth. Even and medium-bodied on the palate, it finishes gravelly in texture, with lime -rind and herb flavors.
— D.T.
(12/15/2001)
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)
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