Singlefile Blog
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The Story of Fumé Blanc
Fumé Blanc - a smoky Sauvignon style achieved by fermenting a proportion of the fruit in oak barrels. Continue »
26/02/2024 at 5:50 PM
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Viv's Vintage 2024 Reflections: February
Curious about the latest happenings in the Singlefile vineyard? Dive into Viv's February Vintage Reflection. Continue »
14/02/2024 at 12:28 PM
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Viv's Vintage Reflections
Vigneron Viv Snowden has documented her insights into vintage 2022 at Singlefile. The grapes have been handpicked, and are now being crushed and fermented, marking the culmination of another cycle in the life of our family vineyard. Continue »
14/04/2022 at 1:00 PM
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Winter in the Vineyard
Have you ever wondered about the seasons of a vineyard? We are lucky enough to be able to witness how the vines and vineyard respond to the changing seasons, and the lifecycle of a vine is particularly fascinating. Viv has written us a few words on Winter in the Vineyard here at Singefile, to keep you up-to-date and hopefully make you feel like you are walking here beside us through the rows of bare vines. Continue »
19/08/2021 at 12:43 PM
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Wine and War - A documentary
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15/04/2021 at 10:59 AM
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The Best Kept Secret in the World of Wine
Singlefile’s pursuit of excellence is supported by its commitment to the Great Southern region. If biggest is best, then this region of 16,712 square kilometres wins the trophy. It has about 20 square kilometres of planted vineyards and is home to five diverse sub regions that yield premium fruit across a wide range of varieties, from Riesling and Chardonnay to Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Continue »
23/07/2020 at 8:00 AM
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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. One thing is clear - either way, you won’t necessarily be sacrificing quality!" Continue »
16/06/2020 at 12:01 PM
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Physical isolation and the Wollemi Pine
The recent circumstances of the need for physical isolation to protect our community from Covid-19 has reminded Viv of the physical isolation of this single tree, the Wollemi Pine, from its roots in the Jurassic and more recently from its parents in the Wollemi National Park. A Wollemi Pine now resides humbly on the Singlefile vineyard in Denmark, where visitors to our Cellar Door can enjoy this amazing Pine in its quiet isolation. Continue »
19/05/2020 at 11:55 AM
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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 Snowden. Continue »
14/02/2020 at 10:30 AM
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