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Save Our Souls Sangiovese 2022

3% OFF Sale price$26.99 Regular price$28.00

— William Downie is a rising star of Gippsland, bringing his experience from Burgundy as well as icons like Bass Phillips and De Bortoli.
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— Savoury and earthy, a delicate blend of rose petal, violets and red cherry. A fine and subtle balance of fruit and tannin.
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— "brightly fruited wine was made to be enjoyed with a margherita pizza in front of the TV on a school night." - Philip Rich

Origin

Victoria King Valley, Australia

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SKU: SOSS202210 UCAU
  • 92 Points
  • 91 Points
  • 91 Points
TASTING NOTES

Save Our Souls Sangiovese 2022 captures the essence of Victoria’s Alpine region with a refined expression of cool climate elegance. Crafted by William Downie, a rising star of Gippsland whose expertise spans Burgundy and renowned Australian wineries like Bass Phillips and De Bortoli, this wine showcases a masterful balance of tradition and innovation.

Hailing from the fertile alluvial soils along the King River, this Sangiovese benefits from mineral-rich terrain and cool mountain air that gently slows grape ripening. The result is a wine with subtle complexity and fine structure, embodying the unique terroir of Victoria’s high country.

Save Our Souls 2022 offers a savoury and earthy profile accented by delicate floral notes of rose petal and violets, intertwined with vibrant red cherry fruit. The palate reveals a fine and subtle balance of fruit and tannin, making it a versatile mid-weight wine that invites slurping, sipping, or sharing with friends.

Perfectly suited to Italian cuisine, this wine pairs beautifully with all pasta dishes and pizzas, especially those featuring tomato-based sauces. As wine critic Philip Rich notes, this “brightly fruited wine was made to be enjoyed with a margherita pizza in front of the TV on a school night.”

Key Highlights:

  • Crafted by William Downie, blending Burgundian finesse with Gippsland’s terroir
  • Elegant notes of rose petal, violets, and red cherry create a savoury, earthy character
  • Produced from mineral-rich alluvial soils along the King River in Victoria’s Alpine region
  • Cool climate conditions yield subtle complexity and balanced tannins
  • Ideal match for Italian dishes with tomato sauces, enhancing every meal

Experience a wine that embodies modesty and sophistication, designed to elevate casual gatherings and simple pleasures alike. Save Our Souls Sangiovese 2022 is a testament to the beauty of cool climate winemaking and a celebration of friendship around the table.

TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Aroma: Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits
Palate: Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Food Pairings:
  • Fish
  • Game
  • Poultry

Classification: Red

Variety: Sangiovese

Vintage: 2022

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: Australia

Region: Victoria

Alcohol: 13.0%

Cellaring: 5-10 Years

Scores

92/100

Full-ish brick-red colour showing considerable devlopment. Complex, mellow, savoury aromas of dried herbs and pencil shavings, dried cherry and mixed spice, with a smoky oak character developing later. The wine is lean and sinewy, taut and long, with refinement and persistence typical of sangiovese. Great balance and mouth-feel. A lovely drink, very typical of the grape and a big contrast to your more typical Aussie fruit bombs.

Huon Hooke

Scores

91/100

Classic Sangiovese sour cherry is here in the front row, sweet almond a la whiffs of amaretti biscuits and bitter herb too. It’s pure and clean, fruity but firm, not overcomplicated, not very long but tight, very refreshing and juicy. Good wine with a clear definition of the fruit and a clearly stated good drinkability level.

The Wine Front

Scores

91/100

Sourced from a King Valley vineyard at 350m elevation that's planted with the newest generation of sangiovese clones available in Australia. With its cherry plum and floral aromas, this immediately accessible and brightly fruited wine was made to be enjoyed with a margherita pizza in front of the TV on a school night.

Halliday's Wine Companion