Man O’ War Sidewinder Sauvignon Blanc
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Man O’ War Sidewinder Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (6 Bottles) Waiheke Island

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$159.00

Man O’ War Sidewinder Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is produced by Man O’ War Vineyards on Waiheke Island, shaped by coastal breezes and well-draining soils that favour freshness and precision. This is a composed and distinctly Waiheke expression of Sauvignon Blanc, opening with aromas of lime zest, white grapefruit and green melon, layered with fresh herbs, subtle tropical notes and a saline edge. The palate is medium bodied and crisp, showing bright citrus and stone fruit flavours supported by lively acidity and a clean mineral line that drives length. Gentle lees contact adds faint texture without softening the wine’s natural energy. The style is restrained and dry, favouring balance and drinkability over overt exuberance. The 2024 vintage received 91 points from Bob Campbell MW, highlighting its freshness and regional character. Man O’ War Sidewinder Sauvignon Blanc is drinking beautifully on release and is best enjoyed over the next two to three years for its clarity and vibrancy.

“Aromatic, ripe and fruity bouquet, there’s a distinctive sense of soil and site with clay and stone then exotic flowers. The familiar scents of quince and citrus, some tropical fruit moments and a fine hay bell-pepper herbaceous quality all have a spiced note suggesting some lees and even a touch of barrel work – adding complexity and intrigue. Crisp, dry, taut and delicious with a nice palate squeeze and spicy grip. Flavours reflect the bouquet with some palate warmth and plenty of acidity. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2028.”

93pts Cameron Douglas MS

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About Man O’ War Wines

Man O’ War is without a doubt one of New Zealand’s greatest wineries in the making and one to watch.

On the challenging and remote landscape of Waiheke Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf you’ll find Man O’ War. A 4,500-acre family farm with over 150-acres under vine.

We planted our first vines in 1993. Over the next two decades we explored our farm and analysed the kingdom that lies beneath in search of the best single vineyard locations to one day make world-class wine.

Today you’ll find no less than 75 vineyards across the farm, and a few we’ve abandoned along the way. We’ve become well known for our Syrah, Chardonnay and Waiheke’s signature Bordeaux Blends. We also produce a distinctly different Sauvignon Blanc a seriously drinkable Pinot Gris and our (infamous) Rosé.

The only thing we respect more than our wine is our diverse agricultural land. When you visit; as well as vineyards you’ll see our orchards, olive groves, restored native forests and beehives. All of this along with our livestock is foraged for our cellar door restaurant, a true farm-to-table ethos.

We even encourage the odd sand fly to join our biodiversity at the cellar door and tasting room. New Zealand’s only beachfront tasting experience where you can taste all our wines while watching the waves wash up on the sandy shore as local boaties drop in for much needed ‘supplies’.

Man O’ War is steeped in history dating back to early Polynesian adventurers. The protected cove has provided safe harbour during many rough seas. The bay was named by navigators in the late 1700s.

The magnificent Kauri trees we’re noted in the early shipping journals, they made ideal masts for the naval Man O’ War warships, and thus the name Man O’ War was bestowed upon this special place.

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