The Singlefile Journal
Singlefile’s stories of craft, place, and people.
Made of the Great Southern.

Cork versus Screw Cap Closures
Viv has taken a good look at both cork and screwcaps and debunks some of the myths. As she says “To settle this debate for yourself, you only have to decide which of the pros and cons matter to you...
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Sparkling wines - what's in a name?
Champagne, Prosecco, Cava. What do all these different names for sparkling mean? Learn more about the methods behind production of these wines in this insightful blog from Singlefile co-founder Viv...
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Wine and chocolate pairing on trend
Since we introduced our Coco d'Vino tasting at the Cellar Door, it has been an incredibly popular experience. Here Viv explains more about the chocolates we use and our upcoming Taste Great Souther...
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Best breakfast and coffee venues in the Great Southern
If you’re looking for the perfect way to start your day in the Great Southern this summer, look no further! We’ve compiled this list of our favourite breakfast and coffee venues to set you up for a...
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The passion, places and personality of Pinot Noir
A notoriously fickle variety to grow and make, but one of our favourites here at Singlefile is pinot noir. Find out more about the qualities of this thin-skinned red grape in our blog.
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Top 10 Melbourne BYO Restaurants
Fancy a night out in Melbourne, but wishing you could take that special bottle from home? Here we’ve compiled a list of our favourite Melbourne venues where you can let someone else take care of th...
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Wine bottle shapes and sizes – do first impressions count?
Ever wondered why wines come in different coloured glass and shaped bottles? Allow us to share some history about the differing types of wine containers.
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Glassware and its impact on sensory enjoyment of wine
Wine appreciation is a sensory experience. From sight through to smell and taste, the glassware we use can have an impact on each aspect of our sensory journey. Find out more in our insightful blog...
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Jump on the alternative variety train and learn more about these exciting emerging wines being produced all over the Great Southern, from Singlefile’s own Tempranillo and Clément V, to GMT, Caberne...
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The home of Singlefile’s cellar door and estate is situated in Denmark, and there are many other compelling places to visit while you’re here. Thankfully, the Denmark Food & Wine Trail has just...
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