2022 Man O' War Waiheke Ironclad Merlot Cabernets
Grape
Usually a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot along with some Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon
Its Origins
First planted in 1993, at the eastern end of Waiheke Island, Man O’ War consists of 150 acres of vines planted in 76 individual hillside blocks, each with a distinct soil profile and microclimate. Every single block bears the footprints, and sometimes the names, of those who transformed Man O’ War’s rugged hillsides into a spectacular patchwork of vines. Helmed by winemaker Duncan McTavish and vineyard manager Matt Allen, the wines represent a legacy of preservation and great respect for the land and its history.
What The Critics Say
95/100 Cameron Douglas MS
"An excellent bouquet of power and concentration, dark plums and blackberry fruits, lots of baking spices, smoky wood and new barrel scents. There’s an enticement from the synergy of aromas along with and earthy stony quality adding depth and intrigue. Full-bodied, dry, plenty of tannins and acidity delivery a taut and very youthful mouthfeel. Fruit flavours remain at the core with dark skinned plums and blackberry, there’s also chocolate and brown baking spices, a lick of salt, a long finish and complexity." Drink 2028 - 2038
93/100 The Real Review, Stephen Wong MW
"Austere with subtle flavours with cocoa and violet, plum and blackberry framed with drying oak and tannin on a broad and very ripe palate with spicy alcoholic warmth. Clenched and unyielding, this needs time to come together as it is really fiercely tannic right now and very chewy. Under the drying structure and alcohol is a core of violet and even some crunchy blackcurrant leaf which bodes well for the wine once it can overcome its hard shell 24 Dec 2024." Drink 2026 - 2033
| Variety | Cabernet Merlot Blend |
|---|---|
| Region | Auckland & Waiheke Island |
| Closure | Cap |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14.80% |
| Maturity | 2025 - 2038 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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