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Let's talk about Riesling
Riesling is known as King of the Grapes in wine-producing worlds – both new and old. It’s a spectacularly age-worthy variety that conveys the tale of the terroir so faithfully into the final wine. Singlefile’s cool-climate Rieslings hail from different subregions – here Patrick Corbett addresses the differences between these wines, and why we are so charmed by this singular white variety. Continue »
18/10/2017 at 7:59 AM
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Denmark, the Wine Region
Singlefile’s picturesque estate is situated in coastal Denmark – it’s the coolest subregion within the Great Southern and is perfectly suited to cool-climate early-ripening varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Here, Singlefile’s Patrick Corbett explains why we love Denmark as a winemaking site. Continue »
04/09/2017 at 6:25 AM
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What is Terroir Anyway?
Western Australia’s Great Southern region is well acclaimed for its diverse landscapes and topography. This unique environmental context, otherwise known as “terroir”, affects Singlefile’s winemaking craft greatly, enough that we’d like to tell you the story of how terroir affects the wine that ends up in your glass. We picked the brain of Singlefile’s Patrick Corbett to find out more about this French term that’s become a buzzword on the wine scene and in its peripheral pockets around the world. Continue »
15/06/2017 at 6:00 AM
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Singlefile's Patrick Corbett gives us the Vintage Wrap Up
With the 2017 harvest under way, Singlefile’s Patrick Corbett has been living the life of a pirate – this fantastic article “The Pirate Life of Winemakers During Harvest”, (see below) provides comic enlightenment on the pace of a winemaker’s life at vintage. And below is an update on the state of the fruit from the Great Southern harvest. Continue »
04/05/2017 at 3:17 PM
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2016 at Singlefile Wines
The year 2016 may go down as the year Trump came to power as the leader of the free world. Or maybe the year Rio de Janeiro hosted the Olympic Games. The affairs of Singlefile Wines may not compare on this global level but it certainly was a big year for the entire team. Continue »
19/12/2016 at 6:07 PM
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Top Sydney Wine Bars
Sydney’s lockout laws have affected drinking establishments across the city but none has thrived more in this environment than the wine bar. Sydneysiders have an affinity with drinking good wine with finely tuned food in elegant environments. So drink up Singlefile’s list of the Top 5 Wine Bars in Sydney and patronise these spots to keep them alive and kicking! Continue »
13/09/2016 at 3:00 PM
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How to Cellar Wine
So you’ve collected a portfolio of premium age-worthy wines with the potential to soften and become even more complex over time. The worst thing you can do is store them in suboptimal cellaring conditions. The best thing you can do is read through these top tips to keep your wine in its happiest cellar state. Continue »
18/07/2016 at 1:20 PM
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Top 5 Wine Bars to Discover in Melbourne
Looking for the hottest wine bars in Melbourne? Look no further than Singlefile Wines top 5 places to visit. Continue »
Comments (1)Top 5 Wine Bars to Discover in Perth
Looking for the hottest wine bars in Perth? Look no further than Singlefile Wines top 5 places to visit. Continue »
08/10/2015 at 2:11 PM
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Great Southern Land
Throughout its viticultural history, the Great Southern wine region has not been held in the high regard with which it is now recognised. Despite being touted as Australia’s largest region, for a long time its very size and isolation were the monkeys on its back. It took a series of viticultural assessments and serious determination and faith from a number of producers to pull this region into the upper strata of winemaking regions. Continue »
14/09/2015 at 9:52 AM
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