Man O War Dreadnought Syrah 2020

Cameron Douglas MS writes "Harmonious, almost soft bouquet with round edged aromas of blackberry, black currant and Doris plums. There's a fine leather and dark soil base with toasty vanilla and clove spice oak quality. Fine tannins with a cocoa powder texture, in abundance with plenty of acidity."

The winery writes "If you know Dreadnought then this is a pretty classic edition, gifted in the savoury elements with blue and black fruits, crushed flowers, graphite, a touch of liquorice and an earthy smoky lift. The palate is very classical with medium weight. Some sweet fruit will be evident in its youth but there is a long lean frame underneath. The tannins are influenced by stem inclusion which gives a fresh sappy introduction to the more robust seed and oak tannin. An excellent vintage and a wine to treasure."