Singlefile Blog
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Let's talk about Riesling
Riesling is known as King of the Grapes in wine-producing worlds – both new and old. It’s a spectacularly age-worthy variety that conveys the tale of the terroir so faithfully into the final wine. Singlefile’s cool-climate Rieslings hail from different subregions – here Patrick Corbett addresses the differences between these wines, and why we are so charmed by this singular white variety. Continue »
18/10/2017 at 7:59 AM
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Denmark, the Wine Region
Singlefile’s picturesque estate is situated in coastal Denmark – it’s the coolest subregion within the Great Southern and is perfectly suited to cool-climate early-ripening varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Here, Singlefile’s Patrick Corbett explains why we love Denmark as a winemaking site. Continue »
04/09/2017 at 6:25 AM
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Singlefile Tips for Travelling in the Great Southern
Call Singlefile’s team partial but we truly believe the Great Southern region and our local Denmark area are the best places to visit in Western Australia. Some top tips from our team included in our latest blog post. Continue »
22/08/2017 at 9:00 AM
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Why is the truffle so covetable?
Did you know the truffle season is at its peak in the Australian winter? As one of Mother Nature’s most splendid gifts, fresh truffles shine brightly on restaurant menus and at gourmet food stores at this time of year. So what is the truffle and why is it so covetable? Read more about this curious tuber and which wines work best with its distinctive flavour. Continue »
04/07/2017 at 8:30 AM
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What is Terroir Anyway?
Western Australia’s Great Southern region is well acclaimed for its diverse landscapes and topography. This unique environmental context, otherwise known as “terroir”, affects Singlefile’s winemaking craft greatly, enough that we’d like to tell you the story of how terroir affects the wine that ends up in your glass. We picked the brain of Singlefile’s Patrick Corbett to find out more about this French term that’s become a buzzword on the wine scene and in its peripheral pockets around the world. Continue »
15/06/2017 at 6:00 AM
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All About the Frankland Region
Singlefile’s pursuit of excellence is supported by its commitment to the Great Southern region. If biggest is best, then this region wins the trophy. Australia’s largest wine region is home to five diverse subregions that yield premium fruit across a wide sweep of varieties – Riesling from Mount Barker and Porongurup; Chardonnay from Denmark and Cabernet Sauvignon from Frankland River. Continue »
10/05/2017 at 9:11 AM
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Singlefile's Patrick Corbett gives us the Vintage Wrap Up
With the 2017 harvest under way, Singlefile’s Patrick Corbett has been living the life of a pirate – this fantastic article “The Pirate Life of Winemakers During Harvest”, (see below) provides comic enlightenment on the pace of a winemaker’s life at vintage. And below is an update on the state of the fruit from the Great Southern harvest. Continue »
04/05/2017 at 3:17 PM
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Rhône Reds and their influence on the Australian Wine Scene
On the international wine scene, the Southern Rhône is one of the giants. Why? Find out out by reading Singlefile’s article, Rhône Reds 101. Continue »
10/04/2017 at 4:00 PM
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Top things to do in Denmark this Autumn
When planning your trip to the Great Southern region this autumn, you’ll be
spoiled for choice – and we don’t just mean the tasting line-up at our cellar door
(although, of course, that’s a must!). Denmark is a Top Tourist Town winner and
it’s easy to see why… from adventure walks to rock fishing and fine dining, a very
wide spectrum of travel itineraries are possible for your precious holiday time in
and around the Great Southern. Continue »
07/04/2017 at 9:17 AM
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Top Adelaide Wine Bars
Are you ready for another city? We’ve covered Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Queensland Wine Bars, and next on Singlefile’s radar is a flourishing food and wine destination. Adelaide is on fire with its late-night bars, on-trend restaurants and fresh dining spaces. Allow us to talk you through the best places to relish a wine or two in this cultural hotspot. Continue »
16/03/2017 at 2:15 PM
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