Winery & Vintage Info
It was the vision of Soumah Wines to make wine with the charm of northern Italy but the provenance of the majestic Yarra Valley – and that they definitely achieved.
Soumah, for those wondering is in fact an abbreviation of ‘South of Maroondah Highway’ and is the venture of Brett Butcher who has been involved in the wine business all his life working in domestic and international five-star hotels, on-premise business and then finally settling into his role at Soumah as a premium wine producer. He says, “We focused on the Yarra for its acclaim in producing cool climate, clear varietal wines with savoury elegance. The Soumah raison d’etre is to support this fame with the definitive vineyard site, nurturing viticulture and a focus on quality over quantity.”
Soumah's Pinot Noir d’Soumah 2018 is made with fruit sourced from the wineries own vineyards, along with premium vineyards throughout the Yarra Valley, to produce wines of distinct character and finesse that the Yarra Valley region has become famous for. Pinot Noir is the most famous red varietal from the Yarra Valley and is one of the best regions in Australia for producing new age, linear fresh wines. The d’Soumah range is built to deliver an exceptional price for value proposition.
Situated an average of 120 metres above sea level, the Soumah vineyard is elevated up off the Valley Floor which gives some protection against winter frosts while gentle slopes help drain the soil. The ancient, mountain derived grey sandy clay loams with broken sandstone offer water holding capacity to protect the vines from summer drought stress. Low fertility and lower summer rainfall naturally limit the crop. Winery Notes
