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Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2008

  • The Wine Advocate
    94 Points
Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2008
  • The Wine Advocate
    94 Points
Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2008
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Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2008

SKU: NEGS200810 UCAU
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Produced by the Noon family, one of McLaren Vale’s most celebrated winegrowing dynasties, Eclipse has become an Australian icon through generations of hands-on vineyard care and an unwavering commitment to quality.

A true cult favourite among Australian wine lovers, Eclipse combines old-vine fruit, rich regional character and remarkable consistency, making it a bottle collectors seek out and customers return to year after year.

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Tasting Notes

Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2008 captures the essence of McLaren Vale’s distinguished terroir through a masterful blend crafted by the Noon family, a venerable name in Australian viticulture. This exquisite vintage harmoniously marries the vibrant fruit intensity of Grenache with the bold structure and spicy complexity of Shiraz, resulting in a wine that is both powerful and elegant.

Harvested from carefully tended old-vine vineyards, the grapes express the unique climate and diverse soils of McLaren Vale, a region celebrated globally for producing some of Australia’s most expressive and refined red wines. The 2008 vintage benefited from ideal growing conditions, which fostered perfect ripening and imparted enhanced depth and balance to the wine.

Meticulous vineyard management combined with traditional winemaking methods ensures each bottle of Noon Eclipse delivers consistent quality and sophistication. The palate reveals luscious blackberry and dark cherry aromas, layered with delicate hints of spice and earthy undertones. A smooth, lingering finish completes this rich and complex wine, making it a standout example of McLaren Vale’s winemaking prowess.

Sourced from a premium private cellar, this release is highly prized among collectors and connoisseurs alike for its exceptional aging potential and distinct regional character. The Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2008 continues to resonate with Australian wine enthusiasts, offering a unique balance of power and finesse that secures its status as a true cult favorite.

Produced by the Noon family, one of McLaren Vale’s most celebrated winegrowing dynasties, the Eclipse label is the result of generations of dedicated vineyard care and an unwavering commitment to quality. Combining old-vine fruit, rich regional character, and remarkable consistency, this wine has become an Australian icon, sought after by collectors and admired for its enduring appeal.

This vintage is a testament to McLaren Vale’s rich viticultural heritage and the passion of one of Australia’s most respected wine families. Whether enjoyed today or cellared for future enjoyment, the Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2008 offers an unforgettable tasting experience rooted in tradition, excellence, and authenticity.

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Blended of Grenache, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Graciano, 2008 Eclipse has a medium-deep garnet-purple color and intense aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, menthol, cumin and fennel seed with some white pepper and a whiff of dusty earth. Full bodied and rich, the fruit is very opulent if a little straight-forward with crisp refreshing acid, medium-firm velvety tannins and a long finish. Drinking well now, it should develop a few more layers with 2-3 years in bottle and drink to 2023+.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

The 2008 vintage across McLaren Vale followed a cooler, wetter winter and spring, which delayed bud-break and flowering. This extended the growing season significantly, with fruit not reaching full phenolic maturity until well into autumn. The cooler summer favoured acid retention and finer tannin development. Noon's vineyard positions in McLaren Vale's sandy loam soils, combined with maritime cooling, produced grapes with good varietal definition and natural acidity—conditions suited to elegant Grenache-Shiraz blends.

Vinification

The cooler vintage conditions influenced winemaking decisions toward preserving aromatics and acidity. Grenache and Shiraz fermented separately on skins with careful temperature management to avoid over-extraction. Cooler fermentation temperatures likely extended the process, building complexity. Following pressing, the wines aged in oak—a blend of French and American cooperage typical for the region—with perhaps more emphasis on French oak's subtlety given the vintage's naturally elegant profile. The final blend reflected the cooler season's characteristics.

About this Wine

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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