2019 Man O' War Dreadnought Waiheke Syrah

95 Points Bob Campbell MW
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Serious Syrah from Waiheke. The Dreadnought offers a velvet glove power, with layered flavours that flow with elegance and breadth. Dark red and black fruits are complimented by game and earthy spice in this refined example of food-freindly Kiwi Syrah. Drink or cellar.
$53.99 in mixed 6+ or $59.99 per bottle

Grape

Syrah

Its Origins

First planted in 1993, at the eastern end of Waiheke Island, Man O’ War consists of 150 acres of vines planted in 76 individual hillside blocks, each with a distinct soil profile and microclimate.
 Every single block bears the footprints, and sometimes the names, of those who transformed Man O’ War’s rugged hillsides into a spectacular patchwork of vines. Helmed by winemaker Duncan McTavish and vineyard manager Matt Allen, the wines represent a legacy of preservation and great respect for the land and its history.

What The Critics Say

95/100 Bob Campbell MW

"A rich, warming wine with blackcurrant, blackberry, dark cherry and plum flavours plus a suggestion of spice/anise and oak flavours. Although it is accessible when first released it will develop well with bottle age. 22 JUL 2022." Drink 2022 – 2040

94/100 Cameron Douglas Master Sommelier

"Ripe, varietal, smoky and complex. A complete wine with a core of baked raspberry and soft black curant fruits laced with dusty pepper spice. There’s a wood smoke quality with cinnamon and baking spices adding complexity and charm. As the wine touches the palate a sweet fruit and savoury contrast each other with an abundance of tannins and acidity pulling the attributes together. Flavours of wood and red berry fruits, there’s fine field mushroom and dried herb quality adding length . A lovely wine with best drinking from day of purchase through 2028+. Drink 2022 - 2028+

Variety Shiraz / Syrah
Region Auckland & Waiheke Island
Closure Cap
Volume 750ml
Alcohol 14.50%
Maturity 2022 - 2040

This Wine Goes Well With

with BEEF
with GAME
with STRONG CHEESE

Taste

4

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