Man O' War Exiled Pinot Gris 2025

Man O' War Exiled is an off-dry, textural Pinot Gris from Waiheke Island, fresh, mineral and gently spritzy.

Pure NZ Excellence | Waiheke Island | Beautiful NZ Wine

Tasting Notes

Bright and lifted on the nose, Exiled opens with notes of white nectarine, green apple, elderflower, and lime zest, all wrapped in a cool thread of wet stone and sea breeze. On the palate, the wine is juicy and mouth filling. Natural residual sugar offers width, balanced perfectly by electric acidity and a fine, mineral edge. Flavours of mandarin peel, honeysuckle, and stone fruit unfold with each sip, leading to a long finish that feels both refreshing and composed, with an element of natural carbon dioxide adding a light spritz to the finish.

A fresh, off-dry Pinot Gris with a fine mineral line and a gentle spritz.

Why you'll love it: Easy to enjoy yet far from simple, this is a Pinot Gris with real freshness and texture, lovely as an aperitif or alongside lighter dishes.

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 roast pork, a mild Thai curry, or a soft washed-rind cheese. Its off-dry weight and bright acidity balance gentle spice and richness.

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