MAN O'WAR DREADNOUGHT SYRAH 2021

Vintage 2021 presented moderate crops with a settled growing season, long periods of dry weather and occasional rainfall, the harvest months were perfect. Dreadnought is a blend of our diverse Syrah vineyards spread across the hilltops and valleys of Eastern Waiheke Island. Estate grown, dry farmed and hand harvested, the Syrah selections were naturally fermented in open top vats with varying amounts of whole clusters, carefully worked every day with at least 30 days on skins before gentle pressing to barrel. Natural malolactic fermentation, delayed sulphur additions and two years in barrel has resulted in a perfectly balanced wine on release with confidence in a lengthy cellaring potential.

Dreadnought 2021 is a stunningly complex wine, loaded with red, black and blue berry fruits, lifted stem complexity, iodine, graphite, with florals unfolding and ever evolving. The palate is focused with an impressive weight, balanced with wonderful length, acidity and tannin all elevated with the vigour of the stem inclusion. Dreadnought 2021 is classically styled in the wines of the Northern Rhone, a beautiful vintage reflected in a magnificent wine. Will reward cellaring, if you can’t wait then enjoy with confidence in one of our finest wines to date.

Tasting Profile

Aroma:

Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper

Palate:

Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat