PRE-RELEASE: 2023 Singlefile Great Southern Riesling
VINEYARD & WINEMAKING
The 2023 growing season delivered ideal conditions for growing premium riesling in the Great Southern region. There was good rainfall over winter. Spring was reasonably dry and summer held slightly cooler temperatures which allowed for the ideal lemon and lime riesling flavours to develop while, importantly, the fruit retained a beautiful natural acidity which forms the backbone of this wine.
The parcels of fruit were brought into the winery, the free run juice undergoing a long and slow cold fermentation in stainless steel immediately after the pressing. This ensures the pristine floral and citrus fruit characters are preserved. The wine underwent very gentle lees stirring to add subtle texture before preparation for bottling. The wine was bottled in June 2023.
THE WINE
The colour is bright and pale gold, and the aromatics display classic Great Southern riesling characters of apple blossom and citrus. The palate shows a dry styled riesling displaying lime zest, Granny Smith apple and subtle mineral undertones. The finish is clean, with mouthwatering acidity and a lingering fruit presence. The light lees work adds a softly textured, supple mouthfeel. It is anticipated in time this wine will evolve to display pronounced minerality and richness, while retaining its refreshing acidity.
PREVIOUS RELEASES
2022 Vintage
2021 Vintage
2020 Vintage
2019 Vintage
2018 Vintage
CRITICS REVIEWS OF NOTE
2023
Pre-Release
2022
98 points, Best Wine of Canberra International Riesling Challenge, Best Dry Riesling, Best Riesling in Australia, Oct 2022
2021
95 points, Top 100 Wines of 2021, James Halliday, The Weekend Australian, Nov 2021
95 points, Riesling Round-up, Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine, Volume 22, Feb/Mar 2022
93 points, New Release Wine Show, Winestate Magazine, Sept/Oct 2021
2020
4 stars, Huon Hooke, The Real Review, Mar 2021
2019
96 points, Top 100 Wines, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, Nov 2019
96 points, Nick Butler, The Real Review, Sep 2019
18.3 points, Barry Weinman, Western Suburbs Weekly, Sep 2019
93 points, Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, Sep 2019
92 points, Steve Leszczynski, QWine, Sep 2019
2018
96 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, Aug 2019
93 points, Campbell Mattinson, The Real Review, May 2019
92 points, Toni Paterson, The Real Review, Jan 2019
"Effortlessly Impressive", Windsor Dobbin, Wine of the Week, Dec 2018
18.25 points, Regan Drew, Vinonotebook, Nov 2018
92 points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review, Nov 2018
96 points, James Halliday, Top 100, Nov 2018
91 points, Steve Leszczynski, QWine, Sep 2018
2017
93 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, Aug 2018
18 points, Regan Drew, Vinonotebook, Dec 2017
93 points, Toni Paterson, The Real Review, Dec 2017
91 points, Campbell Mattinson, Fine Wine Club, Nov 2017
18.5 points, Barry Weinman, Fine Wine Club, Oct 2017
2016 Vintage
95 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, Aug 2017
'All Class', Regan Drew, Vinonotebook, Nov 2016
18 points, Barry Weinman, Fine Wine Club, Oct 2016
2015 Vintage
95 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, Aug 2016
'All Class', Regan Drew, APN ARM, Nov 2015
18 points, Barry Weinman, Fine Wine Club, Oct 2015
2014 Vintage
93 points, Ray Jordan, WA Wine Guide, Nov 2015
94 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, Jul 2015
98 points, Justin Knock, Decanter Magazine, Apr 2015
18.3 points, Barry Weinman, Fine Wine Club, Dec 2014
92 points, Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, Aug 2014
2013 Vintage
95 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, Dec 2013
93 points, David Prestipino, Sunday Times Magazine, Nov 2013
92 points, Huon Hooke, Nov 2013
93 points, Ray Jordan, WA Wine Guide, Oct 2013
18 points, Barry Weinman, Fine Wine Club, Mar 2014
2012 Vintage
94 points, Ray Jordan, WA Wine Guide, Nov 2013
94 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, Jul 2013
