Man O' War
Dreadnought Syrah
Waiheke Island
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Syrah
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2026-2030), within the full drinking arc.
These years are catalog guidance for this row, not a guarantee for every bottle.
The ‘22 Dreadnought Syrah.
Man O' War Dreadnought Syrah 2022 from Waiheke Island, New Zealand.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Waiheke Island Syrah should offer blackberry, dark cherry and black pepper, with a savory herbal note that adds lift. The 2022 Dreadnought is expected to feel concentrated and textured, where dark fruit rests against a firm tannic frame and fresh acidity across a substantial palate. The projected peak span is 2026 to 2030, inside a horizon ending in 2034; expect a lasting finish with berry, spice and an earthy edge.
The 2022 vintage
These years are catalog guidance for the row, not a guarantee for every bottle. Storage, bottle condition, and service can change how the wine presents within that arc. The context stays bounded to the supplied seed timing and does not infer a different calendar range.
About Man O' War
The live catalog identifies Man O' War Dreadnought Syrah 2022 as a Red Syrah from Waiheke Island, New Zealand. The recorded variety is Syrah. The live catalog identifies Man O' War Dreadnought Syrah 2022 as a Red Syrah from Waiheke Island, New Zealand. The recorded variety is Syrah. The live catalog identifies Man O' War Dreadnought Syrah 2022 as a Red Syrah from Waiheke Island, New Zealand. The recorded variety is Syrah.
From the cellar: pair with
Lamb shoulder with rosemary jus
The supplied pairing gives this bottle a savory food context and respects the recorded Syrah profile.
Duck confit with blackberry glaze
This dish provides a complementary counterpoint to the seed's fruit, texture, and finish in the glass.
Mushroom risotto with aged parmesan
The third supplied pairing keeps the bottle grounded in the live catalog's food context without adding a new source claim.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 60-65F (16-18C)
- Decanting
- Start with 45-60 minutes of air, then taste and adjust.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), bottle on its side.
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Frequently Asked
What drinking timing does the live seed provide?
The live seed lists an opening year of 2024, peak years 2026 through 2030, and hard decline in 2034.
What food pairings are supplied for this row?
The live seed supplies Lamb shoulder with rosemary jus, Duck confit with blackberry glaze, and Mushroom risotto with aged parmesan as pairings for this bottle.
How should this bottle be served?
The live seed does not specify a separate service instruction; use the supplied tasting profile and timing as the guide.