Man O' War Kulta Series 'Totto' Syrah 2020

Totto is the Syrah in Man O' War's premium Kulta icon series, a savoury, cool-climate red from Waiheke Island.

Pure NZ Excellence | Waiheke Island | Cellar-Worthy

Tasting Notes

From the beginning, it is attention grabbing with scents of lively red fruits, spice box, earth, violets and garrigue with touches of wet earth and bacon fat. On the palate, the wine is concentrated with more of the red fruits and hints of olive tapenade with earthy tannins tending to the meat derived characters. Finishing dense yet lively and fresh, this Kulta Syrah is destined to be a modern classic.

Man O' War's icon Syrah, made as a tribute to the great reds of the Northern Rhône.

Why you'll love it: Savoury, peppery and complex, this is a serious, age-worthy Syrah for lovers of the old-world Rhône style.

The Style

First made in 2012, Totto is crafted in tribute to the great wines of the Northern Rhône, all finesse, complexity and old-world character, and sits among Man O' War's most ambitious reds.

About Man O' War

Man O' War sits on the rugged eastern end of Waiheke Island, farming the largest vineyard holding on the island across warm clay and volcanic hillside sites cooled by constant sea breezes. The estate takes its name from the 19th century ironclad warships, a nod to the Kauri masts once sourced from this coast. Fruit is hand harvested from many small parcels and made site by site, giving genuine, restaurant-quality wines that carry the maritime character of their place.

Perfect with grilled game, slow-cooked lamb, or peppered steak. Its savoury, peppery profile loves rich, smoky flavours.

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