Noon Eclipse 2017

Noon Eclipse 2017

 

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Noon
Eclipse 2017
  • Vintage : 2017
  • Country : Australia
  • Region : McLaren Vale
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  • Type : Red
  • Style : Deep Full Bodied
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 15,9°
  • Grappes : 90% Grenache, 7% Graciano, 3% Syrah

A rich and characterful red from McLaren Vale, Noon Eclipse 2017 delivers Grenache-based intensity with the depth and complexity of a wine built for aging.

Experts Score Vintage
RP Robert Parker 94 2017
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Region and Vineyards

The Noon Eclipse 2017 is produced in McLaren Vale, South Australia, a region known for its Mediterranean climate, sandy loam soils, and exceptional heritage vines. Noon sources fruit from estate vineyards located near the winery, including some of the oldest self-rooted Grenache vines in the country. These vines grow on well-drained sandy soils over clay, ideal for low-vigour vine balance and flavour concentration.

The 2017 vintage presented challenges due to climatic variability, and as a result, fewer Noon wines were produced that year. Yet Eclipse 2017 still represents a strong expression of the Noon house style, with a focus on fruit purity, aromatic lift, and generous texture.

Winemaking

Eclipse 2017 is composed of approximately 80% Grenache, with the balance made up of Shiraz and Graciano. The wine was fermented traditionally in open-top fermenters, likely with a portion of whole-bunch Grenache to enhance aromatics and structure, following Noon’s established winemaking methods.

After fermentation, the wine was aged in a combination of large oak formats, possibly including French demi-muids and foudres, which help preserve freshness while integrating texture and complexity. No fining or filtration is typically applied, preserving the natural expression of the wine.

This vintage was bottled with the intention of aging gracefully for 10+ years, with the first signs of development typically appearing around year five.

Tasting Notes

  • Color: Deep ruby with developing garnet edges, reflecting its age and structure.
  • Aroma: Aromas of black cherry, raspberry coulis, garrigue herbs, and hints of cured meat and spice. With air, earthy and savoury elements emerge.
  • Palate: Full-bodied and supple, with a generous core of sweet red and black fruit, balanced by fine tannins and savoury undertones. The wine walks a line between youthful vibrancy and emerging maturity, offering both immediate pleasure and long-term potential.

Did you know?

Eclipse is Noon’s flagship wine, crafted each year from the estate’s best-performing Grenache vines. Though it shows well in youth, it is designed for long-term aging, typically reaching full maturity around 10 years of age, making the 2017 vintage ideally positioned for current drinking or further cellaring.

Wine Pairing Ideas

  • Chorizo and chickpea stew: The wine’s spice and fruit richness echo the dish’s depth and warmth.
  • Braised lamb shoulder with rosemary and olives: A rustic match for Eclipse’s earthy, Mediterranean profile.
  • Grilled portobello mushrooms with garlic and thyme: A bold vegetarian option that complements the wine’s savoury edge.
  • Hard sheep’s milk cheese with fig compote: A textural and aromatic contrast to highlight the wine’s maturity.

History of Noon Winery

The story of Noon Winery began in the 1960s, when David Noon, a French teacher turned farmer, began selling grapes from his property in McLaren Vale to local wineries. Encouraged by the quality of his fruit, he started vinifying small lots himself, eventually creating a loyal following by nothing more than word of mouth—and a simple sign at the end of his driveway.

In 1996, David’s son Drew Noon, having earned his stripes at Tyrrell’s Winery in the Hunter Valley and later achieving the title of Master of Wine, took over the estate with his wife Rae. From that moment, Noon Winery was reborn with a clearer focus on site-specific, terroir-driven red wines. The Noons enhanced vineyard practices, adopted biodynamic principles, and refined a low-intervention approach to winemaking.

Drew Noon’s philosophy is rooted in authenticity and transparency: no fining, no filtration, and minimal sulphur use. His hands-on experience in both vineyard and cellar defines every wine released under the Noon label.

Region and Vineyards

Noon Winery is situated in the heart of McLaren Vale, a region famed for its Mediterranean climate, ancient soils, and exceptionally old vines, particularly of Grenache. The proximity to the Gulf of St Vincent provides beneficial cooling breezes, tempering ripening conditions and preserving acidity in the wines.

The estate owns and works with several key vineyard parcels, notably the Winery Block, BJ’s Block, and Almond Block, located less than 400 metres from the Noon residence. The Grenache vines, many of which were planted in 1934 and 1943, are bush-trained, dry-farmed, and ungrafted, offering pure and concentrated expressions of fruit and site.

Additional fruit is sourced from the Borrett family’s vineyard in Langhorne Creek, particularly for the Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz used in wines such as Reserve Cabernet and Reserve Shiraz. These vines, aged 30–50 years, grow in deep, alluvial soils with excellent water-holding capacity, ideal for producing structured, age-worthy reds.

Wine Range of Noon Winery

Noon’s production is small-scale and highly selective, with wines released only in years that meet the estate’s quality threshold. The flagship wines include:

  • Eclipse – A Grenache-dominant blend (with Shiraz and Graciano), and the winery’s most iconic wine, expressive of old vines and Mediterranean warmth.
  • Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – Sourced from the same Langhorne Creek block since 1996, showing power, depth, and longevity.
  • Reserve Shiraz – A bold, dark-fruited wine with exceptional ageability, made only in top vintages.
  • Cabernet Sauvignon – A varietal expression from Langhorne Creek, blending richness and structure.
  • Shiraz – Juicy, vibrant, and densely textured, with a touch of new oak and natural acidity.

Each wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts in open-top wooden vats, basket-pressed, and aged in a mix of seasoned French and American oak—typically large formats to minimize wood influence. All wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered, preserving natural texture and flavour.

Did you know?

Drew Noon is one of the few Masters of Wine in the world who actively farms and makes his own wine. Despite its international reputation, Noon Winery produces only a few thousand cases per year, making its wines highly sought after and rarely seen outside Australia. The Eclipse Grenache vines are nearly 90 years old, among the oldest still-producing Grenache vines in the country.

Robert Parker (RP) : 94 Points (2017)
The 2017 Eclipse is still fresh and primary, with scents of roses and berry-herb tea. Full-bodied in the mouth yet light in feel, it marries ripe cranberries, raspberries, cherries and garrigue-like notes in an airy voile of silken flavor, then finishes long, with notes of dark chocolate and gentle tannins. This year, the blend is 90% Grenache, 6% Shiraz and 4% Graciano, all aged in previously used wood.

Noon Reserve Shiraz 2007
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Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
RP
94
VN
93
RP
91
A commanding Cabernet Sauvignon from a tiny parcel in Langhorne Creek, uniting varietal purity, richness, and structure with exceptional depth.
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