| Dr Jamie Goode,
Decanter Magazine
August 2010 Wonderful nose of rich blackberry and raspberry fruit with lovely complex, fresh, peppery notes. The palate has dense, firm fruit with edgy tannins and good acidity, as well as savoury clove and pepper character. It’s a really lively wine with a nice combination of intense fruit and savoury spiciness. Drink 2011-2018.
Michael Cooper,
Listener Magazine
24 January 2010 Is built for the long haul - boldly coloured, with dense, spicy, nutty flavours, complex, firm and sustained.
Decanter Wine Awards 2010
International Wine Competition |
 | Robert Parker,
The Wine Advocate, Issue 184, September 2009
Neal Martin Has an introspective nose, more dried herb characters: bay leaf and thyme all with excellent definition and a hint of peppermint developing. The palate is medium-bodied, firm tannins, again quite introspective with that dried herb character coming through. A dash of white pepper on the poised finish that displays fine tannins and great focus. Moderate length. Coy - but give this time to unfurl.
Bob Campbell MW,
February 2010 Stunning wine with a heady perfume that includes lovely floral notes.
Very elegant red with ripe berryfruit flavours interwoven with Oriental spices.
It has a great texture and extraordinary power. Wine Enthusiast, Syrah Like Nowhere Else,
JoeE Czerwinski,
2nd March 2010
Man O’ War’s Dreadnought Syrah from Waiheke Island is a potential classic in the making. The 2008 was a revelation at this year’s New Zealand Syrah Symposium, showcasing peppered meat, brambly fruit and plenty of richness without excessive weight.
Oz Clarke,
January 2010
“One of the most exciting wines I have tasted in the past 12 months”.
Dr Jamie Goode
July 2010
14% alcohol. Power comes from the Madmans and Asylum vineyards; finesse from the Lunatis and North3. Aromatic and lively with clove, spice and pepper notes, as well as some floral character. The palate is fresh and bright with raspberry and dark cherry fruit as well as some spiciness, together with high acidity. Very fresh and bright with real complexity. Thrilling. 95/100
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