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Noon Solaire Reserve Grenache 1998 500ml

Noon Solaire Reserve Grenache 1998 500ml
Noon Solaire Reserve Grenache 1998 500ml
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Noon Solaire Reserve Grenache 1998 500ml

SKU: NSRG199810 UCAU
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Crafted by the Noon family, one of McLaren Vale’s most revered winemaking dynasties, Solaire Reserve Grenache showcases generations of vineyard expertise and the exceptional old-vine fruit that has made Noon a cult Australian producer.

Produced only from the finest parcels, this Reserve Grenache captures the purity, richness and elegance that have earned Noon a devoted following, making it a standout bottle for lovers of premium Australian Grenache.

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Noon Solaire Reserve Grenache 1998 500ml

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Tasting Notes

Noon Solaire Reserve Grenache 1998 500ml is a distinguished showcase of McLaren Vale’s esteemed winemaking tradition, crafted by the renowned Noon family. This limited 500ml bottle offers a rare glimpse into over twenty years of expert vineyard stewardship and time-honored winemaking, delivering a wine of remarkable depth, elegance, and complexity.

Originating from one of Australia’s most celebrated Grenache producers, the Solaire Reserve is meticulously sourced from select old-vine parcels, ensuring exceptional purity and concentration of fruit. The 1998 vintage benefited from McLaren Vale’s characteristic Mediterranean climate, with warm, consistent conditions and diverse soil types that contribute distinctive minerality and balanced ripeness to the grapes.

This Reserve Grenache reveals a captivating bouquet of ripe red berries, nuanced spice, and subtle earthy notes. On the palate, it unfolds layers of silky tannins and vibrant acidity, testifying to its careful maturation and age-worthy structure. The wine’s refined texture and persistent finish highlight the Noon family’s mastery in crafting Grenache that exemplifies both power and finesse.

Kept in a premium private cellar, this bottle represents a coveted collector’s item and a rare opportunity to experience a cult Australian wine with an enduring reputation. It stands as a testament to the potential of Grenache from McLaren Vale’s historic vineyards and is a beacon of the region’s winemaking excellence.

Key Highlights:

  • Crafted by the Noon family, a legendary McLaren Vale winemaking dynasty
  • Produced exclusively from hand-selected old-vine parcels, emphasizing purity and richness
  • Reflects McLaren Vale’s renowned terroir and the favorable 1998 vintage
  • Stored in a premium private cellar, guaranteeing optimal condition and pedigree

The Noon Solaire Reserve Grenache 1998 embodies the pinnacle of premium Australian Grenache, offering a richly textured, elegant, and complex wine that continues to captivate enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

McLaren Vale in 1998 delivered a warm, dry growing season ideal for grenache, with the vintage producing concentrated, deeply coloured fruit from the region's red terra rossa soils. The solaire designation indicates fruit from a specific, premium vineyard parcel or selection within Noon's holdings, likely older vines or a particularly well-sited block. Grenache thrives in McLaren Vale's warm, Mediterranean-like conditions, developing deep cherry and herbal characteristics. The extended dry season resulted in riper, more concentrated berries, creating wines with greater depth and structure than average vintages. The 500 ml format suggests an intentional reserve or special-release style.

Vinification

The 1998 harvest, now over a quarter-century past, was vinified using techniques contemporary to that period. Grenache would have been whole-bunch fermented to preserve fragrant characteristics whilst building tannin structure. The fermentation likely extended ten to fourteen days, with manual management of the cap. Oak maturation, typical for reserve grenaches of this era, probably involved seasoned French or American oak, allowing the wine to develop secondary flavours over eighteen to twenty-four months. The 500 ml bottling reflects deliberate cellar commitment to reserve status, suggesting lower natural alcohol and careful handling to preserve the vintage's character over decades.

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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