Man O' War Vineyards

Cabernet Franc Merlot

8.812 ratings
-no pro ratings
Waiheke Island, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Rob Sonogan

Really enjoyed this. For an NZ Bordeaux blend it was full of fruit and finished without any signs of being a young wine. Getting this again.

Really enjoyed this. For an NZ Bordeaux blend it was full of fruit and finished without any signs of being a young wine. Getting this again.

Sep 10th, 2016
Martin Frowde

Deep, dark (almost black!) colour with a lovely but not overpowering blackberry and blackcurrant nose with hints of leather and undergrowth, though after breathing this mellows to a more MOR plum bouquet but with a hint of liquorice. Much lighter bodied than I was expecting, smooth and the 14.5 per cent alcohol was not as noticeable as would've expected. The taste is a little underwhelming however - plum with hints of mushroom. But again on breathing that hint of liquorice emerges which adds interest. Well worth decanting / leaving to breathe and ensuring it is at room temperature.

Deep, dark (almost black!) colour with a lovely but not overpowering blackberry and blackcurrant nose with hints of leather and undergrowth, though after breathing this mellows to a more MOR plum bouquet but with a hint of liquorice. Much lighter bodied than I was expecting, smooth and the 14.5 per cent alcohol was not as noticeable as would've expected. The taste is a little underwhelming however - plum with hints of mushroom. But again on breathing that hint of liquorice emerges which adds interest. Well worth decanting / leaving to breathe and ensuring it is at room temperature.

Oct 14th, 2015
Jonathan Taps

A perfect wine for a big steak.

A perfect wine for a big steak.

Nov 26th, 2014
David JW Bailey

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Nov 29th, 2015
Ross Hilditch

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Jun 25th, 2015
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Dec 30th, 2014