Singlefile Great Southern SSB 2025

Tasting Notes

• Colour: Pale, glistening yellow with a bright, fresh appearance.
• Aromatics: Herbaceous notes of gooseberry and green peas, complemented by floral and passionfruit aromas.
• Palate: On the palate, zesty citrus and tart gooseberry flavours are enhanced by tropical fruit, passionfruit, and a subtle minerality. The mouthfeel is textural and round, leading into a refreshing, crisp finish.
• Finish: The finish is clean and zippy, with lingering fruit flavours that make for an invigorating aftertaste.

Food Pairing Suggestions

• Grilled Prawns or Fish Tacos: The wine’s citrusy freshness and tropical fruit profile complement seafood beautifully, especially with light, grilled dishes.
• Light Salads: Pair it with salads dressed in citrus or vinaigrette, where the acidity of the wine balances the tangy dressings.
• Creamy Cheeses: A perfect match for soft, creamy cheeses like Brie or goat cheese, where the wine’s freshness cuts through the richness of the cheese.
• Vegetarian Dishes: It also pairs well with fresh vegetable dishes, especially those with a light, herby profile.

Best Serving Temp

Serve at 8-10°C to enhance the wine’s fresh and vibrant character.

Winemaking

• Harvesting: The Semillon was handpicked before dawn on 21 February 2024, and the Sauvignon Blanc followed on 23 February 2024, both at optimal ripeness to preserve the wine’s freshness.
• Fermentation: Both varieties were gently de-stemmed, crushed, and fermented separately in stainless steel tanks at a cool temperature of 15°C for 13 days to preserve aromatic qualities.
• Blending: After fermentation, the wines were racked off lees and carefully blended, with the final mix comprising 55% Semillon and 45% Sauvignon Blanc, creating the perfect balance of structure, freshness, and length of flavour.
• Bottling: After blending trials, the wine was bottled to preserve its fresh, clean character and vibrant aromatics.

FAQ Wine Terms 🤔

• Gooseberry: A tart, green fruit character that brings brightness and acidity to the wine, often associated with Sauvignon Blanc.
• Asparagus: A herbaceous, green note often found in cool climate Sauvignon Blancs, adding complexity to the aromatic profile.
• Minerality: A subtle earthy or stony characteristic, often described as a “chalky” or “flinty” note, that provides a clean and refreshing quality on the palate.
• Zesty Citrus: A fresh, tangy citrus flavour, often lemon or lime, that adds vibrancy and lift to the wine.
• Textural: Describes a mouthfeel that is round and smooth, with a slight weight or creaminess, making the wine feel fuller on the palate.

Technical Data

• Grape Varieties: 60% Semillon, 40% Sauvignon Blanc
• Region: Great Southern, Western Australia
• Alcohol: 12.5% by Vol | 7.5 Standard Drinks
• pH: 3.23
• Titratable Acidity: 6.9 g/L
• Cellaring: Best enjoyed young, but can be cellared for up to 3 years to develop further complexity.

Vintage Conditions

The 2025 vintage in the Great Southern was characterised by dry weather and very consistent growing conditions, ideal for aromatic varietals such as semillon and sauvignon blanc. The fruit was picked at the optimal time to produce a fresh and aromatic wine that showcases the best varietal characteristics in this classically Western Australian blend.

The sauvignon blanc was picked early on 26 February 2025 and the semillon was picked before dawn on 5 March 2025. Both varieties were gently de-stemmed and crushed. A light pressing followed, with the free run juice separated and fermented in stainless steel tanks. The parcels of semillon and sauvignon blanc were kept separate throughout. The fermentation was carried out at 15°C for 13 days. On 20 March, the wines were racked off their lees and blending trials were carried out to produce what we considered to be the best possible semillon and sauvignon blanc blend.