Million dollar views...and the Chardonnay ain't bad either!
Man O’ War Chardonnay
- 90/100 (Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review) - "Gives a nod in the direction of Chablis"
- Chardonnay from Man O' War on Waiheke Island
- Using fruit from several small block vineyards - Puriri, Nikau, Little Beast, Lone Kauri and Root Rake
- Rich, ripe stonefruit flavours and a touch of oak
Bob Campbell MW – 4 Stars
On a 1769 voyage Captain Cook saw potential in what he saw at the eastern end of Waiheke Island. Shiver me timbers, it was timber! He saw the massive kauri trees as ideal masts for the fleet of wooden battleships – thus he named it Man O’ War bay.
If only he’d realised what potential this part of New Zealand had for growing grapes. And boy, does it grow them well!
Their white label Man O’ War Chardonnay is produced from fruit grown on a number of small vineyard blocks dotted across the volcanic hilltops of the eastern end of the island. Puriri, Nikau, Little Beast, Lone Kauri and Root Rake.
Rich, ripe stonefruit flavours with a touch of oak, this is a great example of what Waiheke can do when it comes to Chardonnay. Here’s a tip – if you’re on the island make the trek over to the eastern side and visit the Man O’ War crew. Grab yourself a glass and enjoy the million dollar view from the lawn or beach – it doesn’t get much better!
- 13.5%
- 750ml
- Screwcap
