Tasting Notes:

• Colour: Bright, clear, pale gold.
• Aromatics: Initially floral and citrus notes evolve as the wine breathes, revealing layers of funky wild ferment and flinty character, complemented by lees-derived complexity.
• Palate: A deep and powerful wine with clarity and precision. Its mineral acidity supports the flavours, creating a wine that is both intense and finely structured. It has great length, with a textured, precise finish.
• Finish: Long and crisp, with a clean, mineral-driven finish that leaves a lasting impression of finesse and power.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Grilled Seafood: The wine’s acidity and complexity would pair beautifully with grilled seafood, such as grilled prawns or lobster.
• Roast Chicken: Try with roast chicken, especially with citrusy or herb-infused accompaniments.
• Soft Cheeses: Brie, camembert, or a selection of soft cheeses would be an excellent complement to the wine’s texture and depth.

Best Serving Temp:

Serve at 10-12°C to allow its complexity to unfold without losing the freshness and vibrancy.

Winemaking:

• Harvesting: The fruit was handpicked across three separate harvests from the end of February to March 25, 2021, ensuring each parcel of fruit was fully ripe.
• Fermentation: The wine was fermented on full solids in new and seasoned French oak barrels with natural yeasts, allowing the wild ferment to express itself and create complexity.
• Maturation: The wine matured on lees for approximately five months without sulphur, with some spontaneous malolactic fermentation. It spent a total of 10 months in oak, followed by an additional 18 months in bottle to develop further character before release.

Technical Data:

• Alcohol: 12.9%
• pH: 3.10
• Titratable Acidity: 7.8 g/L
• Cellaring: Up to 15 years for optimal aging potential.

Vintage Conditions:

The 2019 growing conditions in the Denmark sub-region of the Great Southern delivered a reasonably dry winter and spring. Summer had slightly cooler temperatures. The growing season allowed for flavours to develop while natural acidity was retained. These conditions, combined with the ongoing soil management program, developed to improve natural microbial activity, made for a high-quality vintage. ‘The Vivienne’ Chardonnay aims to capture the essence of our Denmark chardonnay vineyard from multiple perspectives, comprising three separate passes of hand picking from different panels of the vineyard on 6th March (Be 11.5, PH 3.13), 18th March (Be 11.9, PH 3.14) and 29th March (Be 12.3, PH 3.22).

Accolades 🏆

2019 Vintage

96 points, Top of Chardonnay Class, Winestate Magazine Wines of the West Awards, May/June 2022
96 points, Barry Weinman, finewineclub.com.au, March 2022

Please note that our stock typically includes only a limited quantity of 1-3 bottles of this remarkable wine at any given time. However, should you desire to procure a larger quantity, we can gladly place an order for additional bottles. We can order in a Singlefile Wine we don’t stock, email us at info@partnersinwine.com.au

About Singlefile Winery

Singlefile Winery is located in the prestigious wine region of Denmark, part of Western Australia’s Great Southern. With an impressive collection of awards, medals, and accolades, the winery meticulously selects grapes from premium vineyards. The main vineyards are set in the scenic Great Southern area, specifically in Denmark, Frankland River, Mount Barker and the Porongurups, while also sourcing from renowned regions like Margaret River. The Denmark property enjoys a cool maritime climate, ideal for growing aromatic varietals such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which showcase the region’s elegance. In contrast, the Frankland River vineyard, characterised by its continental climate, produces robust varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. This diverse, multi-regional approach allows Singlefile to craft an exceptional range of wines, each reflecting the unique terroirs of their origins and the winemakers’ dedication to quality.

Family History

Singlefile Wines was co-founded in 2007 by Phil and Viv Snowden, both geologists, alongside their daughter Pam and son-in-law Patrick Corbett. Each member had established successful careers before coming together to create Singlefile, united by a deep passion for wine. Pam and Patrick’s time living in Italy as a young couple solidified their appreciation for fine wines, while summer reunions with Phil and Viv provided opportunities to explore Old World wine regions, planting the seeds for their own winery.

After selling their successful consultancy, Snowden Mining, in 2004, Phil and Viv sought a new venture. They, along with Pam and Patrick, immersed themselves in learning about Australia’s key wine regions, determined to find the ideal site for producing exceptional cool-climate wines. Their journey led them to Denmark in Western Australia, where they discovered a slice of paradise. Leveraging their geological expertise, Phil and Viv chose an established vineyard that promised to showcase the true essence of Denmark’s terroir. This site, which now houses the cellar door, became the foundation for Singlefile and its celebrated Chardonnay wines.

Following the construction of the Cellar Door, Patrick and Pam relocated to the east coast of Australia for a year to establish distribution channels, working with sommeliers, trade partners, and consumers to build awareness of Singlefile. Meanwhile, Phil and Viv focused on refining their viticultural practices and enhancing the cellar door experience for visitors.

Today, Patrick plays a crucial role in producing all Singlefile wines, while Pam manages the daily operations. Phil and Viv reside on the Denmark property, keeping a close watch on the vineyards and cellar door activities.

From its family origins, Singlefile has evolved into a respected winery, largely thanks to the dedicated team that supports the founders in realising their vision. Despite its growth, Singlefile retains a family essence, remaining true to its boutique beginnings.

At Singlefile, quality is paramount, achieved through a minimal intervention philosophy in both vineyard and winery. The wines are crafted as naturally as possible, allowing the unique characteristics of the environment to shine in each bottle.

Singlefile is proud to be recognised as one of the premier wineries in the Great Southern region. The entire Singlefile family is driven by a commitment to produce top-quality wines, encapsulated in the Latin motto on their crest: Semper Superne Nitens – “the pursuit of excellence.”

Singlefile’s dedication to making exceptional wines is paralleled by its commitment to the Great Southern region. It’s as large as it is diverse. Its geography is a patchwork of coastal maritime land, gently undulating hills, open grazing country, eucalypt forests and granite outcrops. A true liquorice all-sorts of land girt by sea. And this variety is what makes the Great Southern so convincing as a supreme winemaking region.

Since its inaugural vintage in 2008, Singlefile Wines has been forging relationships with growers across the Great Southern region, under the guidance of wine luminary Larry Cherubino. Together, we meticulously select sites and varieties renowned for their excellence. Join us on a journey through the Great Southern as we explore each of its unique regions.

They have a long list of awards such as winning the International Rose Competition. Not to mention outstanding scores from the likes of Wine Companion & Ray Jordan.

We can order in a Singlefile Wine we don’t stock, email us at info@partnersinwine.com.au