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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.

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PREVIOUS RELEASES

2022 Vintage
2021 Vintage
2020 Vintage
2019 Vintage
2018 Vintage

CRITICS REVIEWS OF NOTE

2023

94 points, Wine Showcase, December 2023
93 points, Stuart Knox, The Real Review, January 2024

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

17 Review(s)

Wine Specs

Vintage

2023

Varietal

Riesling

Alcohol %

12.4

Product Reviews

Julie

(04/07/2019 at 3:37 PM)

I am in now way a professional when it comes to tasting and reviewing wines, but as someone who is a Riesling fan, this is hands down my favourite Riesling. I love great southern Rieslings and am drawn to the dry, balanced crispness that can be found among the variety of the region, but the Singlefile Great Southern Riesling stands out as a perfect stand alone white, or accompaniment to anything from a Friday night thai takeaway to a Sunday seafood spread. I always keep a bottle of this in my fridge....

Denni Clifton

(02/10/2019 at 2:02 PM)

Even though this Riesling is very young (2019 Riesling) it does have a delicate aroma with a subtle intensity. If drinking it while young, then have it with a sharp cheese and some salty olives. Otherwise, it will only improve immensely with time.

Brooke Neal

(10/10/2019 at 3:39 AM)

I’ve never been one for Riesling but this bottle has definitely changed my opinion. We enjoyed the bottle with a nice chicken Caesar salad. It was crisp and refreshing and not too sweet or dry. definitely a winner 🎉

Tom

(21/10/2019 at 10:19 PM)

An excellent Riesling with fantastic aroma’s of citrus flavours that encapture what is a quality wine. The colour is typically light with the palate sitting long with you into a crisp finish. Whilst we drank as an aperitif it will clearly match a variety of foods. A very impressive wine that will only getter better with age, if you can wait.

Amy

(23/11/2019 at 12:32 PM)

Any Singlefile Riesling is a winner if you ask me. The Rieslings produced here are what got me into Great Southern wines in the first place. This wine has a fruity and sweet aroma, however has a dry, acidic and fresh taste. We usually have it with fresh seafood and it pairs like a dream.

Alice

(24/11/2019 at 7:23 PM)

We really enjoyed drinking this wine! It was light and crisp with citrus notes and went perfectly with our meal on a warm evening.

Michael Gresham

(28/12/2019 at 10:18 AM)

Quite light and easy to drink; a good way to dip your toe into the dry Riesling pool. Citurs fruit, minerality and acid are all subtle but gently steered into an acceptable, almost old world wine. Drink accordingly.

Matt Allen

(16/01/2020 at 12:56 PM)

A great example of a West Australian Riesling, fresh citrus flavours with nice acidity. This one will also cellar well!, great value for $25 and easily one of the best rieslings in the area.

Sam

(17/03/2020 at 12:56 PM)

I love a good Riesling especially on a warm afternoon near the pool. This Riesling is lemon yellow with green reflections. On the nose it exhibits Green apple melon and passion fruit with a lovely stony minerality. The palate is fresh with mouthwatering racy acidity and a crisp dry finish which makes this wine very moreish. Love this wine wish I had more.

John Meehan

(04/08/2020 at 7:58 PM)

Pale green colour, nose has hints of lychee and citrus, certainly lemon, tastes of lemon and lime, lightly acidic and traces of minerality. Gorgeously subtle young Riesling, will develop with age. I really like this wine!

Trent Barrett

(04/09/2020 at 4:15 PM)

Having spent a lot of time in the Great Southern I have tasted a lot of Riesling's, this one from Singlefile is right up there in my calculations. This wine is so versatile and can be quaffed around the house or taken to dinner parties to impress. Price is also on point.

Ayse

(17/11/2022 at 7:01 PM)

I come from the home of Riesling, Alsace, and it is one of my favourite white grape variety. In the almost 7 years I've been in Australia, I've not come across a wine that does so much justice to the Riesling appellation. The colour is very nice, very light yellow, slightly aniseed green. On the nose, there are citrus fruits and green apples, but also, at the back, a little tobacco leaf, very subtle and very chic. On the palate, this Riesling is dry and crisp, a little mineral and very fresh. The taste is rich, velvety with a nice length in the mouth. It can be accompanied by seafood but also by Umami flavours, such as parmesan or porcini risotto. Otherwise, it can also be drunk as an aperitif - this Riesling stands on its own and we love it.

Ben

(22/11/2022 at 10:54 AM)

in 3 words - Bright, clean, delicious. Immediately this wine presents citrus and pear aromas, intensifying as the wine breathes and relaxes. It is pale in the glass, with a beautiful slightly oily viscosity like only the best Rieslings. The well-balanced acid in this wine drives the length of flavour and lingers on the palate like a delicate sherbert. it is balanced by the beautiful flavours of key lime and white peach, with a hint of flint. What a spectacular wine. Give it a decade and you'll be rewarded - if you have the patience.

Greg

(02/01/2024 at 9:56 PM)

Delicious! Enjoyed with truffle cheese and crackers. Nice and crisp not sweet nor dry. Will be back for more.

michael Stankovic

(03/02/2024 at 7:31 PM)

The perfect bottle for the Savvy blanc drinker to be converted to Riesling, tropical fruiton the nose , soft on the pallete due to the lees stirring softening the acid with a lovely lingering finish. Drink young to enjoy the amazing fruit. we decanted the 2 nd half of the bottle and as it warmed slightly the tropical nose made way for a savoury nose. Amazing example of cool climate Riesling

Isabelle Stonehouse

(15/02/2024 at 4:05 PM)

This Riesling presents sweeter than the usual Singlefile Riesling. It's fairly soft in its approach, opening with honey dew melon and further expanding to an almost burnt sugar top note. While it is slightly sweeter, it stays fresh, and I would recommend paring it with something acidic to lift, but not too overpowering. I paired with preserved white anchovies with lemon. The Singlefile Riesling is a favourite in my house, another winner!

Stuart Wicking

(17/02/2024 at 12:05 PM)

What an absolute cracking Reisling from Singlefile. Incredibly easy drinking from your first taste, lovely acidity and then great dryness in your mouth. Wonderful addition to any lunch or evening meal. Highly recommended if you're a reisling lover!

Singlefile Wines

2023 Singlefile Great Southern Riesling

VINEYARD & WINEMAKING

THE WINE

PREVIOUS RELEASES

CRITICS REVIEWS OF NOTE

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016 Vintage

2015 Vintage

2014 Vintage

2013 Vintage

2012 Vintage

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