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Tasting notes
Score 95/100 · Drink 2009-2019, Robert Parker, Jun 2009

The 1997 Eclipse exhibits notes of camphor, kirsch liqueur, and black currant fruit intermixed with spice box, pepper, and earth. It is a full-bodied, beautifully textured, juicy, long wine that is close to full maturity, yet is capable of lasting another 5-10 years. This quartet of Noon wines all remain powerful, youthful, and impressive. Both vintages of the Eclipse (a blend of approximately 65% Grenache and 35% Syrah) are spectacular.

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Critic scores
94
94/100

Average Score

95
95/100

Robert Parker

92
92/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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92 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 92/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Saturated ruby. Black raspberry, game, eucalyptus and a note of red berry liqueur. Thick, sweet and highly concentrated, with sound supporting acidity keeping the flavors fresh. Really fills the mouth with dense, superripe fruit. Very long, palate-staining finish; the ripe tannins coat the entire palate. This is a big boy, but I would never have guessed the alcohol was 16+%.

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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz, Grenache/ Garnacha, Graciano

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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