It’s drawn from the usual plot of clone 95 Chardonnay at the top of the east-facing slope in Denton Vineyard
chilled & then whole bunch pressed
sitting above the surrounding sandstones and siltstones of the Valley
plus loads of fresh herbs
It's somewhat straightforward
Man 'O War 'Dreadnaught' Syrah 2022 cabernet franc It’s drawn from the usualThe leading producer on Waiheke Island, a short 40 min boat ride from Auckland. "I remember being blown away by this wine when I visited the winery on Waiheke around 18 years ago. Good to see it again and, man, it's still a ripper. Deep set blackberry, black cherry and blood plum fruits with underlying hints of baking spices, graphite, cocoa powder, violets, roasting meats, peppercorn and blackcurrant. Intense and wonderfully structured with thick