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Noon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

  • The Wine Advocate
    93 Points
Noon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
  • The Wine Advocate
    93 Points
Noon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
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Noon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

SKU: NRCS201611 UCAU
15 Plus Years
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Crafted by the acclaimed Noon family of McLaren Vale, this Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon reflects a winemaking legacy built on generations of vineyard expertise, meticulous fruit selection and an uncompromising pursuit of quality.

Produced only in outstanding years, this rare Reserve release showcases the depth, structure and pedigree that have made Noon one of Australia’s most sought-after family wineries, offering a truly special bottle for lovers of classic Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Tasting Notes

Noon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 exemplifies the finest qualities of McLaren Vale’s celebrated terroir, reflecting the Noon family’s multi-generational expertise in crafting premium Australian wines. This limited release Reserve is produced solely in exceptional vintages, capturing the true essence of classic Cabernet Sauvignon with remarkable depth and complexity.

Carefully harvested from hand-selected fruit, the 2016 vintage benefits from McLaren Vale’s warm Mediterranean climate and diverse soil composition, contributing to the wine’s balanced ripeness and nuanced character. This vintage stands out for its ideal growing conditions, resulting in a wine with outstanding intensity, structure, and impressive aging potential.

Rich and full-bodied, the Noon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 unfolds layers of dark berry fruits and cassis, elegantly accented by subtle cedar and spice notes. Finely integrated tannins provide balance and a lingering finish, highlighting both power and finesse. These qualities underscore the Noon family’s dedication to crafting wines that marry elegance with robust structure.

Produced in limited quantities and sourced from a private premium cellar, this rare Reserve holds a prestigious position among Australia’s most respected Cabernet Sauvignons. It represents a distinguished offering from one of McLaren Vale’s most sought-after family wineries, renowned for their uncompromising pursuit of vineyard excellence and quality.

As a testament to McLaren Vale’s reputation for producing world-class red wines, Noon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 stands as a benchmark for premium Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. Its heritage, pedigree, and meticulous craftsmanship make it a truly special release that embodies the character and spirit of this renowned wine region.

Critic Scores

Gentle mint notes on the nose give the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve a lifted, almost floral character. Combined with cherry and cassis fruit, it's clear that this is Cabernet, albeit very ripe, full-bodied Cabernet, with a supple, almost creamy texture. In some ways, it epitomizes Langhorne Creek, showing the sexy mid-palate reds from the region are known for, then it dresses that up with a long, elegant finish. Just watch the serving temperature closely to avoid the wine getting too warm.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

The 2016 growing season delivered warmer conditions than 2015 across South Australia, particularly in January and February. Reserve cabernet fruit was sourced from established vines on red terra rossa and ironstone-based soils, parcels that respond to warmer years by concentrating fruit and building deeper colour. McLaren Vale's diurnal temperature range—warm days, cool nights—preserved natural acidity in the grapes whilst phenolic ripeness developed fully. The 2016 vintage produced smaller berries with higher skin-to-flesh ratios, naturally yielding more concentrated wines with pronounced tannin structure.

Vinification

March 2016 harvest brought small-berried, concentrated cabernet sauvignon to Noon's winery. A seven-day cold maceration preceded inoculated fermentation in open vats, extracting maximum colour and tannin development from the skins. Fermentation proceeded for twelve days with twice-daily manual punch-downs, building textural complexity. The pressed wine spent twenty-two months in new French oak from premium Allier and Taransaud cooperages, the oak providing structure and ageing potential. A gentle clarification by pad filtration occurred prior to bottling, with the wine released after sufficient bottle age to allow oak integration.

About this Wine

Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the world's most widely planted red grapes, known for firm tannins, dark fruit flavors, and strong ageing potential.

South Australia

If you like Australian wine, then you probably like South Australia wine. The rich reds produced there put Australia on the wine-making map of the world. With over 40% of the countries vineyards, South Australia can rightfully call itself the wine state.

Wines are produced in several regions throughout the state, though many are naturally grouped together, like Barossa and Eden Valleys, only 15 minutes apart. They include such regions as Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Eden Valley, Coonawarra, Adelaide Hills, Kangaroo Island, Langhorne Creek, The Limestone Coast, McLaren Vale and Wrattonbully to name but a few!

Barossa Valley boasts some of the oldest vines in Australia dating back to 1843 and produces some of the world's finest Shiraz, whilst the 'terra rossa' soils of Coonawarra is most suited to producing outstanding Cabernet Sauvignons. If you're a fan of Riesling, Clare Valley is a great place to explore and for a Maritime climate not dissimilar to parts of the Italian coastline, seek out the wines from McLaren Vale.

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