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2020 Run Free by Singlefile Pinot Noir

VINEYARD & WINEMAKING

The fruit, from vineyards in Pemberton and Mount Barker, was picked, destemmed and cold soaked for 2 days in small fermenters. Once the fermentation was initiated the must was pumped over twice daily with small amounts of oxygen. The temperature was held around 25°C, then allowed to warm up for the final 4 days of fermentation. 25% of the batch was fermented with wild yeast. The wine was then transferred to barrel for its malo-lactic fermentation, allowing a soft integration of the juice and oak tannins. Bottled in November 2020.

THE WINE

The wine displays lifted aromas of cherries and spice with savoury notes. The palate is light with subtle texture and cherry flavours supported by well integrated fine tannins leading to a long elegant finish. An easy drinking and stylish Pinot Noir.

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CRITIC REVIEWS OF NOTE

2020 Vintage

New Release

2019 Vintage

92 points, value rosette, Jeni Port, Australian Wine Companion, Aug 20
Gold, 93 points, Wine Showcase Magazine, Jul 2020

2018 Vintage

4.5 stars, Equal Top in Category, Best Wines of 2019, Winestate Magazine, Jan 2020
4.5 stars, Equal Top in Category, Annual Pinot Noir Show, Winestate Magazine, Sep/Oct 2019

2017 Vintage

17.8 points, Barry Weinman, Fine Wine Club, Jan 2019
16.0 points, Tamlyn Currin, JancisRobinson.com, Dec 2018
91 points, Ned Goodwin, Australian Wine Companion, Aug 2018
16.75 points, Regan Drew, Vinonotebook, Sep 2018
89 points, Steve Leszczynski, QWine, Jul 2018

2014 Vintage

92 points, Ray Jordan, The West Australian, Feb 2016
Regan Drew, Vinonotebook, Feb 2016

7 Review(s)

Wine Specs

Vintage

2020

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Acid

5.2

3.73

Bottling Date

Nov 2020

Alcohol %

13.6

Product Reviews

Rod Easdown

(18/04/2020 at 6:57 PM)

My mate Ross is a New Zealander and thinks their pinot noirs are the best thing since screwcaps. I tell him they’re prissy; I send him bold Australian pinot noirs to underline this. He says I’m an insensitive Australian boofhead, I figure he’s played rugby a bit too often. This one we can agree on. It has subtlety without fragility, more body, less nuance, but with that lovely pinot smoothness. It’s perfect with pasta but holds its own with a roast. Room temperature or slightly chilled it stays with you very pleasingly. Long lunches on the deck. Don’t talk about rugby.

Brooke

(22/04/2020 at 11:47 PM)

This red is a delight. We enjoyed it on its own snuggles up on a chilly night on the couch. It is smooth yet not too heavy. Perfect at room temperature on its own but would equally sit well alongside a nice roast or beef dish. A true joy to drink this was a winner!

Alice Fitzpatrick

(01/05/2020 at 6:20 PM)

This wine is divine! Thoroughly enjoyed the subtle cherry undertone. Such a lovely, easy drinking wine!

Sam

(09/05/2020 at 4:54 PM)

Light and cheerful Pinot Noir from singlefile. Pale clean crimson in the glass. On the nose it has wild strawberries cranberry red cherries backed by some wet earth forest floor vanilla and dried herb aromas. There is also some whole bunch used in this wine which creates some complexity. Dry but elegant and light on the palate. Red fruit dried herbs and those whole bunches bringing some extra body and structure to this wine. Well balanced tannins with fresh acidity. Easy drinking yum 👍🍷

Andrea

(11/05/2020 at 6:53 PM)

Vibrant colour for pinot. Miniscus - very young. Nose - fruity, pleasant, smokey cherry with a little hint of terroir. Very balanced, nice fruit forward. Elegantly restrained, not delicate. A decent pinot, 17.25 pts.

B.Barr

(28/06/2020 at 4:04 PM)

I’d compare this to a good action film. Maybe not the most complex but hugely enjoyable. Plenty of cherry and very light. Great summer red for when the temp gets up. I’d drink slightly chilled - you could also chill the wine too.

Allan Jones

(20/08/2020 at 10:33 PM)

What a fantastic drink-anytime and versatile wine.

I have been an avid Pinot drinker for many years and through years of careful practice and research it has become my favourite variety, although I have kissed a few expensive frogs along the way. This wine is on the lighter side in terms of body, structure and alcohol content and beautifully balanced with soft rounded fruit, violets and a hint of smokiness. The best value for money Pinot I can remember.

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