Run Free Pinot Grigio 2023

Review 🏆

2023 Vintage

93 points, Wine Showcase, December 2023

Singlefile Pinot Grigio Tasting Notes:

• Colour: A bright and inviting pale yellow with green hues.
• Aromatics: A delicate blend of green nashi pear and citrus, with hints of floral notes.
• Palate: Crisp green apple and nashi pear flavours, with a clean, refreshing finish.
• Finish: Clean and satisfying, thanks to its natural acidity.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Fresh Garden Salad: Perfectly complements the wine’s crisp and refreshing profile.
• Seafood: Pair with oysters, shrimp, or grilled fish for a light and delightful meal.
• Aperitif: Enjoy as a refreshing start to any gathering, with or without food.
• Lemon & Herb Dishes: Ideal with lemon-infused dishes or fresh herbs that enhance the wine’s acidity.

Vineyard & Winemaking:

The 2023 growing season in the Great Southern saw plenty of rainfall and mild weather, creating optimal conditions for ripening cool climate Pinot Grigio. The grape variety thrives in these cooler conditions, and the resulting fruit was hand-picked at dawn on 2nd March.

• Harvest: Hand-picked just after dawn to ensure the preservation of freshness.
• Fermentation: The juice was pressed gently and fermented slowly in stainless steel tanks, maintaining controlled temperatures to preserve delicate aromas.
• Lees Contact: The wine was racked off its fermentation lees and allowed to settle until late June before bottling to ensure purity and aromatics.

Technical Data:

• Grape Variety: Pinot Grigio
• Region: Great Southern, Western Australia
• Alcohol: 12.5% by Vol | 7.4 Standard Drinks
• Cellaring: Best enjoyed young, within 1-2 years to experience its fresh, vibrant profile.

Best Serving Temperature:

• Ideal Serving Temperature: 8-10°C
  Serve chilled to highlight the crispness and vibrant acidity of this Pinot Grigio.

FAQ Wine Terms 🤔

• Aromatics: Refers to the scents and smells that emerge from the wine, such as fruit, floral, or herbal notes.
• Lees Contact: The process of leaving the wine in contact with the dead yeast cells (lees) after fermentation, which can add texture and flavour complexity.
• Natural Acidity: The wine’s inherent acidity from the grapes, giving it a crisp, refreshing taste and making it perfect for food pairing.

The Singlefile Pinot Grigio 2023 is a refreshing, delicate white wine that balances vibrant fruit flavours with a crisp finish, making it a versatile choice for many occasions. Its bright acidity and easy-drinking style ensure it’s a go-to for relaxed gatherings or a light, refreshing aperitif.

About Singlefile Winery

Singlefile Winery is located in the prestigious wine region of Denmark, part of Western Australia’s Great Southern. With an impressive collection of awards, medals, and accolades, the winery meticulously selects grapes from premium vineyards. The main vineyards are set in the scenic Great Southern area, specifically in Denmark, Frankland River, Mount Barker and the Porongurups, while also sourcing from renowned regions like Margaret River. The Denmark property enjoys a cool maritime climate, ideal for growing aromatic varietals such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which showcase the region’s elegance. In contrast, the Frankland River vineyard, characterised by its continental climate, produces robust varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. This diverse, multi-regional approach allows Singlefile to craft an exceptional range of wines, each reflecting the unique terroirs of their origins and the winemakers’ dedication to quality.

Family History

Singlefile Wines was co-founded in 2007 by Phil and Viv Snowden, both geologists, alongside their daughter Pam and son-in-law Patrick Corbett. Each member had established successful careers before coming together to create Singlefile, united by a deep passion for wine. Pam and Patrick’s time living in Italy as a young couple solidified their appreciation for fine wines, while summer reunions with Phil and Viv provided opportunities to explore Old World wine regions, planting the seeds for their own winery.

After selling their successful consultancy, Snowden Mining, in 2004, Phil and Viv sought a new venture. They, along with Pam and Patrick, immersed themselves in learning about Australia’s key wine regions, determined to find the ideal site for producing exceptional cool-climate wines. Their journey led them to Denmark in Western Australia, where they discovered a slice of paradise. Leveraging their geological expertise, Phil and Viv chose an established vineyard that promised to showcase the true essence of Denmark’s terroir. This site, which now houses the cellar door, became the foundation for Singlefile and its celebrated Chardonnay wines.

Following the construction of the Cellar Door, Patrick and Pam relocated to the east coast of Australia for a year to establish distribution channels, working with sommeliers, trade partners, and consumers to build awareness of Singlefile. Meanwhile, Phil and Viv focused on refining their viticultural practices and enhancing the cellar door experience for visitors.

Today, Patrick plays a crucial role in producing all Singlefile wines, while Pam manages the daily operations. Phil and Viv reside on the Denmark property, keeping a close watch on the vineyards and cellar door activities.

From its family origins, Singlefile has evolved into a respected winery, largely thanks to the dedicated team that supports the founders in realising their vision. Despite its growth, Singlefile retains a family essence, remaining true to its boutique beginnings.

At Singlefile, quality is paramount, achieved through a minimal intervention philosophy in both vineyard and winery. The wines are crafted as naturally as possible, allowing the unique characteristics of the environment to shine in each bottle.

Singlefile is proud to be recognised as one of the premier wineries in the Great Southern region. The entire Singlefile family is driven by a commitment to produce top-quality wines, encapsulated in the Latin motto on their crest: Semper Superne Nitens – “the pursuit of excellence.”

Singlefile’s dedication to making exceptional wines is paralleled by its commitment to the Great Southern region. It’s as large as it is diverse. Its geography is a patchwork of coastal maritime land, gently undulating hills, open grazing country, eucalypt forests and granite outcrops. A true liquorice all-sorts of land girt by sea. And this variety is what makes the Great Southern so convincing as a supreme winemaking region.

Since its inaugural vintage in 2008, Singlefile Wines has been forging relationships with growers across the Great Southern region, under the guidance of wine luminary Larry Cherubino. Together, we meticulously select sites and varieties renowned for their excellence. Join us on a journey through the Great Southern as we explore each of its unique regions.

They have a long list of awards such as winning the International Rose Competition. Not to mention outstanding scores from the likes of Wine Companion & Ray Jordan.

We can order in a Singlefile Wine we don’t stock, email us at info@partnersinwine.com.au