Wine Composition

39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec

Winemakers Comments

Aromas of lifted cherry, red plum, dark chocolate and a light graphite and brine note expressing the prominence of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend and very suggestive of our coastal vineyard sites. The palate is very well defined with concentration tethered to a line of freshness which is then balanced with a structured but fine finish of polished tannin giving a refined persistence on the palate.

Awards

Cameron Douglas | 95 points

Technical Analysis

Alcohol Percentage

15.5%

Cellar Techniques 

Aged for 24 months in a mix of new and used oak, the 2013 Man O' War Kulta Totto Syrah was aged in bottle for 4 years before release.  With mocha, cedar and black olive notes accented by dark, pummy fruit,  it is a full bodied wine that boasts a creamy, supple mid-palate and a long but still-chewy finish.  A beautiful wine to be enjoyed for 10 years from vintage.  Only 900 bottles produced.

WineMaker

Name: Duncan McTavish  

Winery

The Man O’ War story begins with a special piece of land rich in history. Located at the eastern end of Waiheke Island, Man O’ War is a stunning array of coastal hillsides with high cliffs and pristine beaches forming a ruggedly beautiful coastline.

It was along this coastline that Captain James Cook came to anchor during his first voyage around the islands of New Zealand in 1769. Upon sighting the ancient stands of magnificent Kauri trees ashore, Cook noted in his journals that they would make ideal masts for the Man O’ War warships of the Royal Navy. Thus the name Man O’ War was bestowed upon this unique land.