2025 Singlefile 'The Pamela' Porongurup Riesling
VINEYARD & WINEMAKING
The Porongurup subregion of the Great Southern has developed a reputation for producing world class rieslings in recent years. ‘The Pamela’ is from mature riesling vines at Honan Vineyard on the north east corner of the Porongurup range. The vineyard is approximately 300m above sea level and protected by a natural rain shadow with a northern aspect on lateritic soils. This cool site with minimal rainfall creates the pristine environment for mature riesling vines to thrive.
The 2025 growing season delivered optimal ripening conditions with good rainfall over winter, and a dry spring and summer with even temperatures, with picking carefully timed to retain the fruit’s beautiful natural acidity.
Winemaking was focused on preserving the fruit’s delicate aromas and flavours to allow the vineyard’s unique sense of place to shine through. Minimal intervention, careful handling and early bottling were employed to capture the purest expression of site and variety.
THE WINE
Pale quartz in colour this wine shows beautiful soft citrus aromatics with pronounced minerality and subtle hints of sea-spray. The wine has flavours of lemon sherbert, apple and stony talc flowing through the length of the palate. This is a delicate yet intricate riesling, offering elegance and intensity with a finish of superb length. Cellar with confidence to develop complex minerality and richness over the next 20 years.
CRITIC REVIEWS OF NOTE
2025 Vintage
96 points, Barry Weinman, Fine Wine Club, October 2025
2024 Vintage
93 points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review, November 2024
2023 Vintage
96 points, Cassandra Charlick, WinePilot, April 2025
97 points, Barry Weinman, Fine Wine Club, October 2024
96 points, Ken Gargett, WinePilot, October 2024
96 points, Ray Jordan Wine, May 2024
95 points, The Real Review, February 2024
95 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion, May 2024
95 points, Wine Showcase, December 2023
92 points, Vinous, May 2024
2022 Vintage
96 points, "Seamless", Barry Weinman, Fine Wine Club, Apr 2023
95 points, Top White Ribbon, Ray Jordan Wine, May 2023
"What riesling is all about", Dr Craig Drummond MW, Medical Forum Magazine, May 2023
93 points, Stuart Knox, The Real Review, January 2024