Man O' War Ironclad Bordeaux Blend

Man O' War Ironclad Bordeaux BlendFrom a rare, small yield vintage that delivered clarity, depth and longevity, Ironclad 2024 is what happens when everything locks into place. The nose is deep and confident: blackcurrant, graphite, dark plum and cassis, layered with cedar, cigar box, bay leaf and a savoury undertow. On the palate, the wine is seamless and commanding. Rich, dark fruit rolls in first; blackberry, damson plum, black cherry, framed by fine, maritime tannins and a cool,

it’s a wine of tension

The 2012 Warspite is the second release of this wine

dark chocolate and a light graphite and brine note expressing the prominence of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend and very suggestive of our coastal vineyard sites

The wine is beautifully balanced on the palate with a core of juicy fruit weight complemented by crisp acidity and subtle river stone minerality

firm spine of acidity

The palate is fresh and lively with green apple acidity

TASTING NOTES

plums and berries

The 2011 Ironclad shows great fruit accessibility with a powerful structure coated in luxuriant fruit

but also it comes with a clean minerality towards the finish which is further enhanced by both fruit tannins and natural carbon dioxide retained from the fermentation creating the ultimate drinking experience

The 2014 Dreadnought has excellent fruit accessibility with a rich voluminous palate tamed with a streak of acidity and a mineral edge derived from the stem influence all supported by a classic Dreadnought tannin structure

a spritz of carbon dioxide and vibrant acidity