93 points,

Bob Campbell, MW, February 2010

Elegance on a grand scale. Fine, tight red with layers of fruit/berry and savoury, spicy flavours. Aromatic wine with a pleasing floral lift. An impressive Bordeaux blend from a relatively new but very promising Waiheke Island producer.

Chuck Hayward, JJ Buckley, January 2011

52% merlot, 27% cabernet franc, 10.5% malbec, 9.1% petit verdot, 1.4% cabernet sauvignon. Darkly colored, this complex Bordeaux-style red offers up super-attractive aromas of graphite and stone with hints of spice and pepper, followed by chocolate and fresh coffee. Fairly full-bodied, the bright, clean flavors are juicy and round with strong structural components of oak and tannin providing a firm finish. Not overly tannic, this tasty red will certainly improve with some time in the cellar, though it is approachable now thanks to finely woven acids that lighten the wine's presence. An excellent value.

91 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2010

The multi-award winning 2008 Ironclad has a tight, leafy nose that unfurls in the glass to reveal blackberry, raspberry leaf, a touch of fresh fig and boysenberry jam. The palate is medium-bodied, firm tannins, good weight, gentle but firm grip with a finely tuned, almost Cote-Rotie-like finish. This is one of Waiheke emerging stars: a top class Merlot that should age well. Drink 2011-2017. -Neal Martin

About Winery

Located at the Eastern End of Waiheke Island. Man O' War Station is spread across 4500 acres of rugged coastal farmland.

Located at the eastern end of Waiheke Island, in New Zealand's Hauraki Gulf, Man O' War boasts a pristine and beautiful spread of coastal hillsides with high cliffs and stunning beaches. This rugged and beautiful coastline was "Discovered" in 1769 by Captain James Cook.

Today 150 acres of vines are strategically placed around Man O' War's 4500 acres, enhancing its intrinsic beauty. Meticulous design ensures that the distinct soil profile and microclimate of each block is used to best advantage with different rootstocks, clones and planting densities selected to match the specific terroir on offer.

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