The purple-colored 2007 Eclipse is a blend of 65% Grenache and 35% Shiraz sourced from old vines with tiny yields. It spent 18 months in small and large French and American oak, just 11% new. It delivers an already complex nose of damp earth, mineral, lavender, Asian spices, black cherry, and black raspberry. Full-bodied, rich, and savory, this plush effort conceals enough structure to evolve for 4-6 years. It will offer a drinking window extending from 2014 to 2027. In a challenging vintage Drew Noon made superb wines, if not quite as sublime as when the weather is more cooperative. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (805) 782-9095