The 2024 Save Our Souls Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is a beautifully detailed and site-driven Yarra Valley Pinot Noir sourced from a close-planted parcel within the renowned Denton Vineyard in Tarrawarra. Crafted by acclaimed winemakers Jason Searle and William Downie, the wine reflects SOS’s minimal-intervention philosophy, focusing on purity, vineyard expression and fine structure. Made with 15% whole bunch fermentation, the 2024 vintage combines aromatic lift, energy and precision with the depth and concentration that distinguish the best single-vineyard Yarra Valley Pinot Noir. Halliday awarded the wine an outstanding 95 points, highlighting its finesse and ageing potential.
The nose reveals red cherry, wild strawberry and dark berry fruits layered with peony, cinnamon, star anise and subtle floral complexity. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and beautifully structured with vibrant acidity, silky tannins and impressive energy throughout. Layers of cranberry, raspberry and savoury spice unfold with precision and balance, finishing long, refined and mineral-driven with excellent tension and persistence. The wine’s combination of bright fruit, whole bunch complexity and fine tannin structure gives it both immediate appeal and the capacity to develop further in bottle.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2024 Save Our Souls Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is a sophisticated and beautifully expressive Yarra Valley Pinot Noir - elegant, savoury and packed with cool-climate finesse. A fantastic choice for lovers of finely structured Australian Pinot Noir with genuine vineyard character. Perfect with duck, mushroom risotto, roast quail, grilled salmon or soft washed-rind cheeses. Enjoy now with a short decant or cellar confidently through 2030+.
