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Vintage 2023 in the Great Southern
Harvest is officially complete for vintage 2023. After a dry, moderate summer, a cool growing season has resulted in a slower ripening year, with whites coming off the vine nearly three weeks later than normal, and a later finish to harvest, ensuring time for the fruit to develop good varietal flavour. Now, it is up to our winemaking team to work their magic. Continue »
11/05/2023 at 1:28 AM
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Harvest in the Great Southern
As harvest for our 2023 vintage begins in earnest, we reflect on the vineyards and sub-regions of the Great Southern where we source our fruit. Continue »
16/03/2023 at 3:55 PM
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The Bedford Story
Phil and Viv sat down to share the remarkable story of how a historic and distinctive 1937 Bedford Ute came to Singlefile, and how it eventually found its way home. Continue »
19/01/2023 at 1:02 PM
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How to Wrap Christmas Wine Gifts
If you are gifting a bottle of Singlefile wine for Christmas, try our elegant wrapping techniques for a beautiful way to present your bottle! No bottle bags required. Continue »
22/12/2022 at 3:43 PM
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Singlefile's Guide to Wine Tasting
We taste wine to develop our palate and discover what we like and dislike. Using this guide will help you hone in on which grape varieties, regions and specific vineyards you enjoy. We hope to help you discover a newfound appreciation for using all of your senses when tasting and enjoying wine. Continue »
27/10/2022 at 3:58 PM
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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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