Noon VP Sweetened Grenache 1998 500ml
Noon VP Sweetened Grenache 1998 500ml
Tasting Notes
Noon VP Sweetened Grenache 1998 500ml represents a pinnacle of Australian fortified winemaking, crafted by the esteemed Noon family, a cornerstone of McLaren Vale’s rich viticultural tradition. This rare fortified wine exemplifies the harmony of heritage, terroir, and meticulous aging, delivering a complex and captivating sensory experience that showcases the best of McLaren Vale’s Grenache grapes.
Powerful and intensely flavoured, this 1998 vintage reveals deep layers of dark berry and plum fruits intertwined with luscious sweetness and delicate spice nuances. The wine’s richness is elegantly balanced by vibrant acidity, a signature trait of McLaren Vale’s Mediterranean climate which provides ideal growing conditions for Grenache vines. The result is a fortified Grenache with remarkable depth and structure, aged gracefully to reveal intricate aromas and a lingering, memorable finish.
Sourced from a private premium cellar, the Noon VP Sweetened Grenache 1998 benefits from over two decades of patient maturation, enhancing its complexity and silky texture. This fortified wine offers an exceptional after-dinner indulgence, pairing beautifully with rich desserts, artisanal cheeses, or simply enjoyed on its own to appreciate its layered character.
Key features include:
- Crafted by the Noon family, reflecting generations of winemaking excellence in McLaren Vale
- Rich, powerful, and intensely flavoured fortified Grenache with a distinctive after-dinner profile
- Premium 1998 vintage sourced from a private cellar, showing exceptional aging and complexity
- Showcases the unique terroir of McLaren Vale’s Mediterranean climate, renowned for bold fruit and balanced natural sweetness
Experience the elegance and depth of the Noon VP Sweetened Grenache 1998—a rare fortified wine that embodies the skill, tradition, and passion of one of Australia’s most respected family wineries, offering wine lovers a truly refined and memorable tasting journey.