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.
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
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.