Man O' War Island Blend 2019
The Island Blend 2019 is medium bodied with fresh and bright aromatic plum and cherry flavours. A generous mouthfeel with slightly confected red and black fruit. A light hint of oak and pepper spice on the finish. A wine with fantastic structure, to enjoy fresh in its youth as well as being capable of ageing beautifully.
Fruit came from several of the Estate’s vineyards on Waiheke and Ponui Island, to make the blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, and Petit Verdot. Each parcel was hand-harvested and destemmed to open top vats for fermentation. Wild ferments were followed by extended time in vat and 15 months in French oak barrels.