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Singlefile's 2025 Vintage Report
As we near the conclusion of another harvest in the Great Southern, we take a moment to reflect on the season that shaped the 2025 vintage. From first budburst through to final pick, this year’s growing conditions will impart their distinctive mark on the wines we produce. Standout varieties are emerging and, with early signs of exceptional quality, we eagerly anticipate the character and depth that vintage 2025 will bring to the glass.
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27/03/2025 at 2:01 PM
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Enjoy our Harvest Tart recipe: a dish celebrating the bounty of harvest
During harvest in the Great Southern, our Denmark team handpick the Singlefile estate vineyard and gather together afterwards to enjoy brunch. Inspired by the images of ripe grape bunches, Claire from our Perth team baked this roasted grape and almond frangipane tart — capturing those early-autumn flavours for your own ‘harvest brunch’.
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26/03/2025 at 4:50 PM
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Fumé Blanc vs. Sauvignon Blanc
The name ‘fumé blanc' has an air of mystery about it, evoking a sense of tradition and sophistication. You might recognise the crisp, vibrant character of sauvignon blanc, but fumé blanc offers something intriguingly different—a reinterpretation of this beloved varietal with its own unique history and identity.
11/03/2025 at 11:54 AM
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Singlefile Features in Revamped ‘Taste Great Southern’ Weekend Festival | 1-4 May 2025
Singlefile Wines will feature in the newly refreshed 2025 Taste Great Southern, a four-day celebration of the region’s food, wine, and natural beauty. With tickets now on sale, this event invites guests to immerse themselves in the rich flavours and experiences that make Western Australia’s Great Southern region truly exceptional. Continue »
27/02/2025 at 2:26 PM
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Mount Barker: The Birthplace of the Great Southern Wine Region
Mount Barker is the historical home and the original name of the Great Southern Wine Region. With a terroir that mirrors the region’s diversity, Singlefile explores and celebrates its pioneering history and future potential. Continue »
27/02/2025 at 12:39 PM
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Beyond the Bottle: Exploring Rosé with a Three-Course Meal
In this carefully selected three course menu, our team has chosen an entrée, main and dessert which would all be enhanced and complemented by a glass of dry rosé, taking you from afternoon aperitif to night's end. Continue »
13/02/2025 at 5:00 PM
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The Evolution of Rosé Wine: Why it’s More Popular than Ever
Discover the origins of this wine style, its rise to popularity, and how Singlefile has crafted its own interpretation—one that honours the past and embraces contemporary tastes. Continue »
04/02/2025 at 9:00 AM
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The Story of the Gleeson Memorial Bench
Singlefile’s estate vineyard stands as a testament to its past. Nearly four decades ago, former proprietors Bill and Sheila Gleeson planted the first vines that would shape the land’s destiny. Recently, Singlefile co-founders Phil and Viv Snowden welcomed some of the Gleeson family to the property to remember Bill and Sheila, with the Gleeson Memorial Bench now overlooking the vineyard they nurtured all those years ago. Continue »
30/01/2025 at 1:28 PM
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An impressive starter: How to create our Salmon Crudo
At Singlefile we love pairing fine wine with great food. Claire from our Perth team created this simple but impressive Salmon Crudo recipe to perfectly complement our Great Southern Riesling. Continue »
23/01/2025 at 3:04 PM
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The Great Southern Wine Region: Denmark in Focus
While relatively young as a wine growing region, Denmark has come into its own — producing distinctive styles of chardonnay and pinot noir that contribute to the Great Southern’s varied collection of world-class wines. Continue »
16/01/2025 at 3:14 PM
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