Save Our Souls Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Save Our Souls
Label Name:
 
Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Yarra Valley, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
retailers praise bright red fruit, spice and texture. Save Our Souls’ Bubbles release scored 89pts (Halliday/Phillip Rich, Nov 2023)

Tasting Note
Bright red cherries, cranberries and raspberry with pomegranate, earthy spice and subtle anise; velvety texture, fine tannins, bright acidity and a medium-bodied, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, pork loin, mushroom risotto; Asian: pork belly bao, char siu, beef bulgogi, teriyaki salmon, miso aubergine.

Production Method
Small-batch, cool-climate fermentations with minimal intervention; light maturation in neutral/old oak and bottled with minimal additions.

Vineyard Info
Founded by William (Bill) Downie and Jason Searle (c.2008); Save Our Souls is a small, low-intervention label sourcing Yarra Valley fruit focused on drinkability.