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Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2011

  • The Wine Advocate
    95 Points
Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2011
  • The Wine Advocate
    95 Points
Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2011
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Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2011

SKU: NEGS201110 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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Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2011

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Tasting Notes

Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2011 exemplifies the pinnacle of McLaren Vale winemaking, crafted by the renowned Noon family, one of the region’s most respected winegrowing dynasties. This exquisite blend of Grenache and Shiraz reflects the unique terroir and favorable climate of McLaren Vale, delivering a wine celebrated for its depth, elegance, and regional authenticity.

Harvested from old-vine fruit nurtured through generations of meticulous vineyard management, the 2011 vintage benefits from balanced growing conditions that enhanced the development of intense, concentrated flavors. The resulting wine offers a rich and layered palate, showcasing ripe red and dark berry aromas intertwined with subtle spice and silky tannins that provide a smooth, lingering finish.

Eclipse has established itself as a true Australian icon, revered for its consistency and distinctive expression of McLaren Vale’s finest qualities. This cult favorite is a testament to the Noon family’s dedication to quality, with every stage of production handled with precise attention to detail. Sourced from a premium private cellar, this bottle guarantees excellent provenance and is presented in pristine condition, ideal for immediate enjoyment or long-term cellaring.

Celebrated as a benchmark for premium Australian red blends, the Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2011 captures the essence of McLaren Vale’s celebrated winemaking tradition—an extraordinary balance of power and finesse that continues to captivate collectors and enthusiasts alike.

  • Produced by the Noon family, a leading name in McLaren Vale’s winegrowing heritage, known for generations of hands-on care and unwavering quality standards.
  • A cult classic among Australian wines, combining old-vine Grenache and Shiraz to deliver remarkable consistency and rich regional character.
  • Sourced from a premium private cellar, ensuring exceptional provenance and optimal condition for drinking now or aging further.

Critic Scores

Made from a blend of 82% Grenache, 13% Shiraz and 5% Graciano fruit all from Noon’s McLaren Vale Estate vineyards, the 2011 Noon Eclipse is pale to medium garnet-purple colored with pronounced notes of black pepper, kirsch, black raspberries and mulberries over nuances of lavender, Provence herbs, and underbrush plus a whiff of orange zest. Very full bodied and opulent in the mouth, it has red berry preserve flavors complemented by an array of exotic spices and floral notes that are supported by refreshing, balanced acid and a medium level of finely grained tannins. It finishes very long. It is delicious now, though it will reward with cellaring and drink best from 2015 to 2028+.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

The 2011 vintage was warm and early across South Australia, with a dry growing season and little spring rainfall to replenish vine water reserves. McLaren Vale's warm conditions meant grapes ripened quickly, though maritime influence provided some cooling in the afternoon. The vintage produced fruit with good colour, ripe tannin, and lower acidity than cooler years. Noon's vineyard blocks, situated on sandy loam soils typical of the region, performed well in these warm conditions, yielding grapes suitable for a full-bodied Grenache-Shiraz blend.

Vinification

Warm vintage conditions likely influenced fermentation choices toward managing alcohol levels and preserving freshness. Grenache and Shiraz fermented separately on skins with careful monitoring of temperature and extraction rate. After pressing, the wines aged in oak—standard practice using French and American barrel—for 12–18 months. The final blend was carefully assembled to balance the warmer vintage's riper, lower-acid character with enough structure to provide complexity and ageing potential.

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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