Overview
Noon Reserve Shiraz is a 100% Shiraz from the Borrett family's historic 20 Rows block on the Langhorne Creek flood plain. Planted in 1962, the low-yielding, own-rooted vines grow on deep alluvial clay loam and produce intensely flavoured fruit. The 2000 vintage is now fully mature, with the producer's September 2025 tasting finding it still drinking very well.
Vineyard
The 20 Rows Shiraz block was planted in 1962 on the historic Langhorne Creek flood plain. The vineyard is managed to receive late-winter and early-spring flood water from the Bremer River through a system of channels and weirs, continuing a local viticultural tradition dating to the mid-1800s. The own-rooted vines yield approximately 3–4 tons per acre and grow in deep alluvial clay loam.
Winemaking
Fermentation takes place in small open vats with hand plunging and typically lasts 10–20 days. The wine is then pressed by hand using small manual basket presses and matured for 18 months in small 300-litre French and American oak barrels, with approximately 30–35% new oak. Crushing, fermentation, maturation and bottling are all carried out at Noon Winery.
Producer Tasting Notes
Last noted 24 September 2025
“The wine was medium-deep in colour, with a malty, tar and molasses aroma that was still fresh. Mature and complex. The palate is soft on entry, with a lovely, rounded mouthfeel and melted tannins. There is a touch of zestiness to the acidity, but the balance is still good. And it's not as deep in flavour and full-bodied as usual but it's still a very pleasant drink, travelling nicely. Well balanced and still drinking very well, especially for the vintage. Frankly, a nice surprise. Opened up further with time in the glass, so worth decanting just prior to serving.”
The producer recommends decanting Reserve Shiraz for at least 30 minutes before serving to help release its aromas and flavours and to leave any sediment behind.
Critic Reviews
96/100 — Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Tasted October 2002
Drinking Window: 2004–2020.
Producer
Noon Winery is a boutique South Australian producer based in McLaren Vale, founded by David Noon in 1976. His son Drew Noon took over as full-time winemaker in 1996. For its Reserve Shiraz, Noon works with the Borrett family in Langhorne Creek, sourcing fruit from their mature vineyard on the region's historic flood plain.
Specifications
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Vintage: 2000
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Producer: Noon Winery
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Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz
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Vineyard: 20 Rows block, Borrett family vineyards
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Region: Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia
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Vine Age: Planted in 1962
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Viticulture: Own-rooted, low-yielding vines; approximately 3–4 tons per acre
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Fermentation: Small open vats; hand plunged; typically 10–20 days
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Pressing: Hand-operated basket press
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Maturation: 18 months in 300-litre French and American oak barrels
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New Oak: Approximately 30–35%
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Average Production: 750–850 dozen
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Serving: Decant for at least 30 minutes before serving
