Singlefile Blog
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Meet Singlefile Co-founder, Phil Snowden
While you may not have met Singlefile co-owner, Phil Snowden, at the Cellar Door, we are all the beneficiaries of his efforts behind the scenes. Since purchasing the land in 2007, Phil has played a major role in its evolution to the inviting and elegantly presented property it is today. Continue »
01/09/2022 at 1:00 PM
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A Sneak Peek into the Bald Head Trail, Torndirrup National Park and the South Coast
Christina from our Cellar Door team hiked the Bald Head Trail earlier this year and shares her insights into this challenging but rewarding walk, and some of her other picks of the Torndirrup National Park and South Coast. Continue »
23/06/2022 at 1:37 PM
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Chardonnay Reimagined, and 'The Vivienne'
Chardonnay's noble history begins in the Burgundy region in the early 1300s. Adaptable to a variety of climates, chardonnay is truly representative of the place in which it is grown, and can produce wines that are clean, crisp and light; to complex, oaky and voluptuous. Yet, chardonnay seems to provoke both reverence and loathing - read on for a little more about the wine that always elicits a passionate opinion! Continue »
26/05/2022 at 2:31 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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Vintage Wrap for Our Vineyards in the Great Southern
With the last picks of red wine fruit just around the corner, harvest is nearly complete for Vintage 2022 in the Great Southern. We reflect on the 2021-22 season in our vineyards. Continue »
14/04/2022 at 12:50 AM
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Decoding Winemaking Terms
Do you know your pH from your Total Acidity? In this piece by Claire in Singlefile’s Perth office, we break down some of the common winemaking terms you may see on a bottle or a tasting note, to help you decipher them with confidence. Continue »
17/03/2022 at 12:23 PM
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Riesling and the Porongurup Sub-Region
Riesling has a long history in Australia with a sometimes ‘bittersweet’ reputation, stemming from an ongoing perception of riesling as a sweet wine. However, the rieslings of the Great Southern are characteristically dry, delicate and complex, telling a story of the nuances of terroir and place. Continue »
03/03/2022 at 12:49 PM
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Time to Open That Bottle?
Open That Bottle Night was created in 1999 by journalists and husband-and-wife team Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, who had recently begun their wine column ‘Tastings’ in The Wall Street Journal. Many people reached out to ask them when was the ‘perfect time’ to open a bottle of cherished wine - they created Open That Bottle Night so that everyone could open those special bottles together, and create new memories. Continue »
17/02/2022 at 1:00 PM
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The Basics of Food & Wine Pairing
The perfect wine and food match can elevate a simple meal into something very special. When choosing the wines for your dinner party, there are some guidelines that can help you create great matches at home. Claire from the Singlefile team has written a short piece on the basics of wine and food pairing to help get you started. Continue »
20/01/2022 at 12:56 PM
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Meet Singlefile Co-founder & Vigneron, Viv Snowden
06/01/2022 at 12:11 PM
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