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TN: Total ECLIPSE of the Heart.

Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 6:02 pm
by Guest
Turnaround, Every now and then I get a
little bit restless and I dream of something wild
Turnaround, Every now and then I get a
little bit helpless....


Having spent most of my life in cool desperation and unfulfilled need in the 80's era, listening to Bonnie Tyler while savouring NOON ECLIPSE is like an apprehension of time, a thought, or emotion through the senses with my mind leading to the accumulation of bygone memories.

The limited quantity <100mlEclipse 2002 drank last weekend was barely enough to satisfied my lust and I thirst for more...
Last night I succumbed to self indulgent.

Anti-thesis of restraint, this wine is licentious and it take no prisoner. The intoxicating aromas sent me into a state of euphoria. Each little sips was framed by the essence of the dry farmed grapes and the labourious labour that has transformed into elements of pleasure. I can think all night, blackfruits, spices or even adapt it to a certain visual language, it is not essential for I am totally immensed. Transcending the ordinary, this wine will embrace by the hedonists and forbid the intellectual.

BRAVO to Drew Noon a Master of Wine. By following his desire that clearly defied his textbook he crafted a profound wine of immense proportion. Even Tarkovsky once implied that it wouldn't be necessary for others to acknowledged about the meanings of his work, he simply makes it.

Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 7:27 pm
by Christo
Guest, that was a great TN... looking for some eclipse as i type.

christo

Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 8:11 pm
by 707
Agree on all counts, great TN, great wine, yes I must look for more too.

Noons Eclipse is one of only a few Grenache or Grenache blends that really get me switched on. Don't get too hung up on vintages of Eclipse, they are all just variations to a theme, the 2000 is drinking really well now as last nights full bottle session in front of Fox can attest!

The others that I'm making a permanent addition to the cellar are three new labels, Kalleske, Glaymond and Schwarz. Unfortunately they are all in limited supply but I'm determined to get a six pack of each for the longer haul if at all possible.

Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 8:22 pm
by bigkid
Is there a web site for Noons? Not having any luck with google nor with copernic.

A

Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 9:06 pm
by Christo
no web page, or email adress. drew noon keeps it simple... just great wine!! :wink:

christo

Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 9:11 pm
by Chow Chow
T'was me. I login and wrote but when I post it's unlogged.

Bloody potent stuff.

Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 6:05 am
by MartinE
Chow Chow wrote:T'was me. I login and wrote but when I post it's unlogged.

Bloody potent stuff.


Don't worry, Martin...Noone could miss your TN style :wink:

Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 9:57 am
by Baby Chickpea
A hedonistic Eclipse, a reference to one of my all-time favourite dirctors (Tarkovsky) and a TN with feeling and emotion. Good stuff.

Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 10:52 am
by markg
Good tasting note.

I agree with the 2002 Eclipse, a wonderful wine and so well balanced it could join the circus.

Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 2:05 pm
by Chow Chow
Cheers Mark,

4btl left out of the batch I purchesed fr ur auction.

How's the 2003 compare?

Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 3:59 pm
by markg
Chow Chow wrote:Cheers Mark,

4btl left out of the batch I purchesed fr ur auction.

How's the 2003 compare?


Not as well balanced, nor does it have the power of the 2002, although it is still an excellent wine.

Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 4:54 pm
by Guest
Whats was 04 like in McLaren Vale as a vintage?

Posted: Sun May 15, 2005 8:57 pm
by McLaren F1
****/5