Manu Wines
From noted wine industry 'birds of a feather' ~ winemaker Steve Bird and purveyor David Duckhorn ~ comes Manu, a collection of New Zealand wines that reflect the best of what New Zealand offers. Manu is the Maori word for both bird and kite, and the Manu logo is an interpretation of a 'Te Manu Tukutuki', a beautifully crafted Maori kite. This kite represents the hallmarks of Manu wines: craftsmanship, elegance, and the pure nature of New Zealand.
Quick Facts
OWNER: Steve and Caroline Bird; David Duckhorn
DIRECTOR OF WINEMAKING: Steve Bird
APPELLATION: Marlborough, Wairau Valley
ACCREDITED: Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand
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Featured Wines
2009 Marlborough Pinot Noir
Overall Impression: Elegant, fruit-forward, approachable.
Bouquet: Cherries, violets, red fruits.
Palate: Chocolate, coffee bean, plum, toasty oak.
Serving Suggestions: Anything barbecued. One glass for the marinade and the rest for the chef.Reviews and Awards
Best Buy, Top Tip, Consumer Choice
"...Enjoyed by judges and consumers alike."
TiZwine.com 20102009 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Overall Impression: Fruit forward, bright, and lively.
Bouquet: Citrus, tropical, herbal.
Palate: Gooseberry, sweet herb, and passionfruit.
Serving Suggestions: Well-chilled with oysters, or almost any shellfish. Has sufficient acidity to serve with light cream sauces.Reviews and Awards
"With an RRP of $14.95 this wine represents excellent value. Distinctly Marlborough in style is has an upfront gooseberry and passionfruit style with an hint of sweetness and herbal undertones. The acidity is tight and zesty and it has a clean, crisp finish."
TiZwine.com 2009"Recommended Sauvignon Blancs to buy...Manu 2009."
Forbes.com, March 2010"This light, crisp Sauvignon Blanc from the Wairau Valley in New Zealand's Marlborough region is an excellent value."
Wine of the Week, BestofNewOrleans.com, April 20102009 Marlborough Pinot Gris
Overall Impression: Fruit forward, bright, and lively.
Bouquet: Citrus, tropical, herbal.
Palate: Gooseberry, sweet herb, and passionfruit.
Serving Suggestions: Well-chilled with oysters, or almost any shellfish. Has sufficient acidity to serve with light cream sauces.Reviews and Awards
"Elegant and enjoyable..."
TiZWine.com, June 2010"Roseworthy-trained Steve Bird, aka Birdman, is continuing to expand his portfolio with an entry-level range put together with David Duckhorn entitled Manu that was on the cusp of being launched when I visited in February 2009."
Robert Parker, Feb. 2009
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