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The Rich History of Cabernet Sauvignon
As the world’s most widely planted wine grape, cabernet sauvignon is distinguished as a truly noble variety. With its origins tracing back to 17th century France, the grape now enjoys a global presence. In the Great Southern, regional expressions are now being viewed alongside wines from Australia’s pre-eminent cabernet sauvignon regions. Continue »
31/08/2023 at 1:36 PM
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Birdwatching in the Great Southern, and Denmark's Blue Wren Emblem
Alongside the spectacular coastlines, forest hikes and fine wine on offer in the Great Southern region, there are a rich variety of bird species waiting to be discovered. Continue »
22/06/2023 at 1:23 PM
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Seasonal Produce and the Singlefile 'Farm Shop'
Throughout the year, the Singlefile orchards produce a bountiful harvest. When we have available seasonal fruit, we open our ‘farm shop’ in the small produce barn near our Cellar Door. Continue »
08/06/2023 at 11:17 AM
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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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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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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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Merlot: An oft-misunderstood Bordeaux classic
Merlot originates in the Libournais area encompassing much of the right bank of the Bordeaux wine region in France. Growing as loose bunches of dark blue fruit, its name is believed to come from the French word merle, a local name for the blackbirds who enjoyed eating the ripe fruit from the vines, or perhaps echoed the colour of the grape in their plumage. Continue »
28/10/2021 at 12:10 AM
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