Noon Eclipse 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Noon
Label Name:
 
Eclipse
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.4%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Shiraz, Graciano
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~92; Vivino average ~4. 2/5

Tasting Note
Concentrated red fruits (wild strawberry, red currant), spice and earthy undergrowth, with silky mid-palate, firm ripe tannins and a long finish—rich yet balanced.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled beef, tomato‑based pasta, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Sichuan‑style spicy dishes, grilled lamb skewers (yang rou chuan).

Production Method
Estate hand‑picked Grenache/Shiraz/Graciano; small open‑vat fermentations with manual pigeage, basket pressing and 18 months in seasoned 300L French/American oak and large oak casks.

Vineyard Info
Noon Winery, family estate in McLaren Vale; uses old bush‑vine Grenache from Winery Block (1934) and BJ’s Block (1943) plus Shiraz/Graciano, producing small annual volumes.