Mount Barker: The Birthplace of the Great Southern Wine Region

As the birthplace of the Great Southern wine region, Mount Barker holds a significant place in Western Australia's winemaking history. From its established vineyards and distinctive cool-climate co...

A Great Southern afternoon at Steve's

Three Great Southern white wines, two new releases and a table set to show each in a different light. Some wines show their character in the glass. Others come into sharper focus once food arrives....

A Guide to Sparkling Wine: From Champagne to Méthode Traditionnelle, and Brut to Doux

From Champagne and Méthode Traditionnelle, to Brut, dosage and disgorgement, we explore the language and craft behind sparkling wine, and how these traditions are finding expression in Western Aust...

Cabernet Sauvignon: Origins, Character and Regional Expression

From its origins in Bordeaux to distinctive expressions across Australia, cabernet sauvignon is a variety defined by structure, longevity and a remarkable ability to reflect place. Explore its hist...

2022 ‘The Philip Adrian’: A Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon

An exploration of Frankland River cabernet sauvignon, its regional character and the considered viticulture and winemaking behind Singlefile’s 2022 ‘The Philip Adrian’.

What is Gamay? Tasting Notes, Food Pairings and Australian Expressions

Known for its fragrant red fruit, fresh acidity and gentle tannins, gamay can produce wines ranging from bright and immediately inviting to complex and quietly age-worthy. We explore the variety’s ...

Why Riesling is one of Australia's Finest Cellaring Wines

Discover why Great Southern riesling is one of Australia's finest cellaring wines, how dry riesling ages and what flavours develop with time in bottle.

The Lighter Side of Winter

A considered look at fresh wines for the cooler-weather table, from textured fiano, arneis and vermentino to dry riesling and rosé, with thoughtful pairings for cooler-weather food.

Great Southern Shiraz: Why Frankland River Is One of Western Australia’s Finest Shiraz Regions

Discover why Frankland River has become one of the Great Southern’s most exciting homes for shiraz, producing wines of depth, spice, elegance and regional character.

Cyndal Petty on Great Southern Wine, Storytelling and Singlefile

Western Australian wine writer and critic Cyndal Petty shares her perspective on Great Southern wine, storytelling, hospitality and the moments that make wine memorable.