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Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2016

  • The Wine Advocate
    96 Points
Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2016
  • The Wine Advocate
    96 Points
Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2016
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Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2016

SKU: NEGS201610 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 2016

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Tasting Notes

Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2016 is a masterful blend from the renowned Noon family, pioneers of McLaren Vale’s esteemed wine heritage. This premium Australian red showcases the exceptional terroir of McLaren Vale, a region celebrated for its warm climate and diverse soils, which impart rich complexity and vibrant character to the grapes.

Combining old-vine Grenache with robust Shiraz, Noon Eclipse delivers an exquisite balance of depth and structure. The wine unfolds with intense aromas of ripe red berries, complemented by nuanced spicy and earthy undertones. The 2016 vintage is notable for its balanced ripeness and refined tannins, creating a smooth yet powerful palate that elegantly reflects the warm, sun-drenched conditions of the year.

Crafted with meticulous vineyard care and sourced from a premium private cellar, this blend exemplifies consistency and high craftsmanship. It has become a cult classic among Australian wines, revered for its layered flavors and aging potential. The Noon family’s dedication ensures each bottle maintains the signature style and quality that collectors and enthusiasts prize.

Noon Eclipse Grenache Shiraz 2016 pairs beautifully with hearty dishes such as grilled meats, rich stews, and aged cheeses, enhancing savory flavors with its plush fruit profile and subtle spice. This wine stands as a benchmark for Australian blends, offering both immediate pleasure and the capacity to evolve gracefully over time.

Experience the timeless appeal of McLaren Vale through this iconic blend, a true expression of regional character, tradition, and expert winemaking craftsmanship.

Critic Scores

The 2016 Eclipse is 87% Grenache, 8% Graciano and 5% Shiraz, all off the McLaren Vale estate vineyard. As it almost seems to, it boasts gorgeous aromas of raspberries, accented by a range of herbs and spices that include notes of orange zest, bay leaf and rose petals. It's full-bodied, with assertive but silky tannins that should help preserve the wine's freshness as it ages. Although full-bodied, it handles its alcohol well, showing just a trace of warmth on the lingering finish.

Drew Noon's wines are not for lovers of delicate, shy wines. Nor are they for those who favor straitjackets of acidity and restraint. They're unashamedly bold, often relatively high in alcohol and full of flavor. The word "hedonistic" even comes to mind. In some ways, they're the poster children for Parker haters, those folks who like to point fingers at certain wines and say things like, "It's overripe. It's too high in alcohol. It's too much. It'll never age." It's unfortunate, because Noon is a quiet, thoughtful man, one of Australia's few Masters of Wine to actually grow and make wine, and it's clear he has a vision for his wine that is based in his understanding of what the vineyards provide; he doesn't chase ripeness or extraction. To be fair, I think there has been some tempering of the extrem(more...)

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

The 2016 growing season across McLaren Vale presented a warmer profile than 2015, with higher January and February temperatures that accelerated ripening in the final weeks before harvest. Terra rossa and sandy loam soils in Noon's fruit sources drained effectively, preventing stress despite warmer conditions. Grenache thrives in these conditions, developing concentrated dark cherry and herbal notes, while shiraz adds structural tannins and white pepper spice. The vintage characteristics reflect McLaren Vale's capacity for ripe yet balanced fruit maturation across both varieties.

Vinification

Harvest in March 2016 captured grenache and shiraz at optimal ripeness. Both varieties underwent separate fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel to maintain aromatic clarity before a considered maceration period to build mid-palate depth. The eclipsé blend was assembled and aged in used French oak casks for fourteen months, allowing secondary flavours to develop without overwhelming primary fruit expression. Bottling occurred in mid-2017, with minimal clarification to preserve natural texture.

About this Wine

Grenache Blend

A red or rose blend built around Grenache, often combined with Syrah and Mourvedre.

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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