NV Singlefile 'The Great Southern' Sparkling
VINEYARD & WINEMAKING
As a recognised chardonnay and pinot noir wine producer, it is opportune to showcase our chardonnay and pinot noir in a premium sparkling wine style. The natural acidity and flavour profile of both chardonnay and pinot noir from the cooler vineyard sites are well suited to the production of premium sparkling wine.
Our sparkling wine is made Méthode Traditionnelle, where the secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle, making each bottle unique. This approach respects the historic traditions of champagne production.
This sparkling wine is a blend of seven vintages of chardonnay and pinot noir, from 2015 to 2021. The final varietal composition is 84% chardonnay and 16% pinot noir.
Following secondary fermentation, the wine was rested on its lees for over three years, with the aim to add layers of sophistication and complexity to this pristine and expressive wine style.
THE WINE
This sparkling wine has delicate aromas of flint, citrus, honey, and subtle nuttiness, reflecting the multiple vintages and the time spent on lees. It has a soft mousse when poured into the glass. On the palate it has a fine bead and refreshing natural acidity which presents as crisp Granny Smith apple and citrus zest flavours, supported by delicate yeasty character which adds a subtle complexity. The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering citrus flavours. This wine is perfect as an aperitif, with lemon drizzled oysters, or even scrambled eggs and smoked salmon for a festive ‘champagne’ breakfast.
REVIEWS OF NOTE
Non-Vintage
93 points, Ray Jordan Wine, November 2023
95 points, Wine Showcase Magazine, June 2021
93 points, Ned Goodwin, Australian Wine Companion, Aug 2018
Product Reviews
This wine was a very pure, crisp and fresh wine for being made in the traditional method of making Champagne. It had a beautiful fine mousse, notes of green apple and a decent amount of acidity that would allow this to be paired with a variety of food or occasions.
While enjoying this wine, you can tell the level of winemaking the Team at Singlefile put into this wine to create a sparkling that is this subtle, balanced and still with some concentrated backbone to it.
The fruit and acidity were not overwhelmed by the notes of brioche, and the slight nutty character from the time spent on lees. A great example of a well balanced, cooler climate method traditional sparkling.