The palate is taut and finely structured, with a silken line of acidity carrying dark fruit through a framework of ripe, ferrous tannins. There's a mineral salinity that anchors the wine in place with a nod to its coastal origins while an echo of black olive and cracked pepper lingers long on the finish. Built for cellaring but compelling in its youth, the 2022 Dreadnought is a masterclass in elegance and precision, a true expression of cool-climate coastal Syrah.