As usual since 2011, the wine is dominated by Grenache, from vines planted in 1934 and 1943. Shiraz and Graciano from younger vines (planted 1998–2001) comprise 10–20% of the blend. The 2018 Eclipse features lovely herbal inflections and hints of apricot/stone fruit layered over ripe cherries. This open-knit, full-bodied effort adds hints of dark chocolate on the palate. Silky, long and delicious, with a softly dusty finish, it should drink well for another 10–15 years.

White and freshly cracked black pepper notes add a distinctive aromatic kick to the dried cherry and wild blackberry flavors, leaning into fresh earth and herb notes on the finish. The tannins are rustic but stay in the background. Grenache, Graciano and Syrah. Drink now. 700 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add