Noon, Eclipse, McLaren Vale, South Australia, 2016

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Tasted by: Andrew Jefford
(at Montferrier-sur-Lez, 16 Jan 2018)
Drinking Window: 2018 - 2025
This vintage of Eclipse blends Grenache together with 8% Graciano and 5% Shiraz. It’s a translucent red in colour, with pastel-shaded black fruits in a softly savoury frame; lifted and refined. There’s impressive purity and poise on the palate, too, with earthy, deep flavours in a cleanly hewn, frank, savoury style. Ample tannins provide balance and texture. It's a beautifully measured, drinkable and soft-fingered wine of resonance and natural articulation.
Noon, Eclipse, McLaren Vale 2016
Producer
Noon
Brand
Eclipse
Vintage
2016
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Australia
Region
South Australia
Appellation
McLaren Vale
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Screwcap/Stelvin
Alcohol
15.50%
Body
Full
Grapes
8% Graciano
5% Syrah / Shiraz