Tasting Notes:

• Colour: A delicate, pale pink hue, typical of Provence-style Rosé.
• Aromatics: Fresh, vibrant aromas of ripe strawberries, cherries, and citrus zest, with subtle mineral undertones that highlight the wine’s complexity.
• Palate: The wine delivers a crisp, lively experience, with ripe red berry flavours and zesty citrus. A touch of minerality adds depth, while the smooth, medium-bodied texture provides a satisfying mouthfeel.
• Finish: Refreshing and clean, with a lingering crisp acidity that invites another sip.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Light Salads: Perfect with fresh, crisp salads, especially those with citrus dressings that complement the wine’s bright acidity.
• Seafood: Ideal for pairing with fresh seafood, including grilled prawns, seared scallops, or a seafood platter.
• Aperitif: Enjoy it on its own as a refreshing aperitif, perfect for pre-dinner drinks or afternoon gatherings.
• Mediterranean Dishes: A wonderful match for Mediterranean cuisine, such as tapas, grilled vegetables, or pasta with light tomato sauces.

Best Serving Temp:

Serve chilled at 8-10°C to fully enjoy the wine’s crispness and vibrant aromatics.

Winemaking:

• Harvesting: Grapes for this Rosé were handpicked at optimal ripeness to ensure freshness and vibrant fruit character.
• Fermentation: After gentle destemming and a short period of skin contact, the juice was fermented with indigenous yeast in stainless steel, maintaining purity and aromatic complexity.
• Lees Handling: The wine was aged on fine lees for added texture, before being bottled in 1.5L magnum format to enhance its aging potential and overall presentation.

FAQ Wine Terms 🤔

• Provence Style: A style of Rosé originating from the Provence region in France, known for its dry, crisp character with delicate fruit and mineral flavours.
• Sangiovese: An Italian grape variety known for producing wines with vibrant acidity, red fruit flavours, and subtle earthy notes.
• Skin Contact: The brief period of time when the grape skins are in contact with the juice, contributing colour, flavour, and texture to the Rosé.
• Lees Aging: The process of allowing the wine to rest on its yeast lees after fermentation, adding richness, texture, and complexity to the wine.

Technical Data:

• Grape Variety: Sangiovese
• Region: Great Southern, Western Australia
• Alcohol: 12.5% by Vol | 9 Standard Drinks
• pH: 3.20
• Titratable Acidity: 6.8 g/L
• Cellaring: Best enjoyed within 2-3 years, but its magnum format will allow it to develop more depth and complexity over time.

Vintage Conditions:

The 2023 vintage was characterised by a warm growing season that allowed the grapes to ripen beautifully, leading to expressive fruit flavours. The careful winemaking process ensured that the wine retained its freshness and vibrancy, while also allowing for the development of complexity and texture.

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