Save Our Souls Chardonnay 2023 (12 Bottles) Yarra Valley, Vic

$328.00

AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED

Yarra Valley – Coombe Farm Vineyard

*** 89 points, Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion, October 2023 ***

Stonefruit, almonds & white flowers. Textured, long & lingering.

Drink with; Roast chicken with thyme and garlic or a big box of salty popcorn.

Grown on the loamy soils of the Yarra Valley floor, Clone 96 from Coombe farm was harvested in the final week of February. Another vigorous year provided plenty of healthy bunches. A mild growing and ripening season was finished off with a heat spike in the second half of February, advancing flavours development prior to picking.

The fruit was immediately pressed on arrival in the winery to be cooled and settled. 75% of the must was transferred to tank and 25% to seasoned barrels, both were allowed to ferment with natural yeasts. Malolactic conversion occurred naturally in both barrel and tank. Following this a small SO2 addition was made. There were no adjustments to acid and no fermentation aids were required either. Clarification agents were not used and only a small tweak of Sulphur Dioxide was again added before the bottling some 18 months after harvest.

The 2019 is the definition of SOS Chardonnay. The nose shows aromas of stone fruits, almonds, and white flowers. The wine is textured and long. The palate is soft, round and perfectly balanced. It is looking fully resolved and drinking beautifully.

“Aromas are a bit subdued, understated, gently citrusy and herbaceous. It’s sleek, minty, with cool citrus, lime leaf, white nectarine crunch and roasted almonds. Flavours linger mainly in the front. Nevertheless, lots of tasty Chardonnay traits here and it’s a pleasant drink overall”. 91 Points Kasia Sobiesiak, The Wine Front April 2023

“75% tank and 25% barrel fermented with both portions going through malo. An intriguing wine with aromas of peach, custard apple and a little lemon meringue. Well balanced, gentle viscous and with relatively soft acid this punter friendly wine is hot to trot.” 89 Points Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion October 2023

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About Save Our Souls

Many years ago, we met in the vine rows of world-renowned Pinot Noir producer; Bass Phillip. Spending time amongst the grapes we learned that we held common ideals for quality wine, hard work and a good laugh. Over lunches and wine tasting a bond grew and in 2008 Save Our Souls was born.

Our first release was at the time a ground-breaking savoury and crisp Rosé for those long hot Australian summers, still the OG. Over the next 10 years or so our little family has grown and expanded to include a savoury and textured Chardonnay, an affordable Pinot Noir that well tastes like Pinot Noir, an easy drinking Sangiovese which tastes great with or without food, a lively and juicy Sagrantino for a bit of fun. You can find plenty more of the family over on the Our Wines page of the website.

We don’t want accolades or shining medals, we just wanted to make delicious wines that punch above their weight, are inclusive and most importantly are sociable; to be shared with friends at a favourite bar top, to have at home with hump day dinner, take with confidence to a dinner party or in the park with the gang on a sunny Sunday – wines for every day in every way.

We are extremely lucky and blessed to work with wonderful grape growers from all over Victoria who share our passion for interesting wines that speak of the place they come from. Whether it be from way down south in Mornington Peninsula, through to the Yarra Valley and all the way up to the famous Heathcote region. We make wine with as little added as possible except for good honest grapes.

We will continue to be adventurous, to keep evolving and most of all have a bit of fun –

SOS; not trying to change the world, just a couple of souls, one glass at a time.

Pure Wine Co.

Pure Wine Co is privileged to have a portfolio of iconic brands that are among the best in the country.

We are home to the iconic Yarra Yering , Kaesler, Mitchell Wines, Prieure Roch and many more leading and diverse producers.