Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

CRITIC REVIEWS

2022 Vintage

94 points, Ray Jordan Wine, May 2024
95 points, Wine Showcase Magazine, New Release Tasting, Dec 2023
92 points, Vinous, May 2024

Tasting Notes 🍷

• Colour: Vibrant, deep ruby, reflecting the wine’s intensity and richness.
• Aromatics: The nose opens with complex aromas of ripe blueberry, juicy plum, and cassis, layered with hints of oak that add depth and warmth.
• Palate: On the palate, this Cabernet Sauvignon is beautifully mouth-filling, with lush dark fruit flavours balanced by crisp acidity and fine tannins. The texture is smooth, offering a perfect harmony of fruit, oak, and structure.
• Finish: The finish is long and satisfying, with a lingering impression of ripe fruit and a soft, dry tannin structure that invites another sip.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Roast Leg of Lamb: The wine’s rich fruit and tannin structure make it a perfect match for a roast leg of lamb, especially when infused with garlic and herbs.
• Hearty Casseroles: A great choice alongside rich, slow-cooked dishes like beef stew or casseroles, where the wine’s acidity balances the richness of the meal.
• Grilled Red Meats: Perfect with grilled steaks or lamb chops, where the wine’s fruit-forward nature complements the smoky flavours.
• Savory Sides: The wine pairs wonderfully with savoury sides like roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes.

Best Serving Temp:

Serve at 16-18°C to allow the wine’s full flavour profile to open up, with its complex aromas and silky tannins to shine.

Winemaking:

• Harvesting: The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon were handpicked at optimal ripeness to preserve the natural fruit character and balance.
• Fermentation: The wine underwent traditional fermentation techniques to extract the best colour, tannins, and fruit flavours.
• Maturation: Aged in oak barrels, the wine developed added complexity, with subtle oak nuances that enhance its vibrant fruit character without overwhelming it.
• Blending & Bottling: After maturation, the wine was blended to achieve a harmonious balance of fruit, acidity, and tannin structure, before being bottled and allowed to rest.

FAQ Wine Terms 🤔

• Cassis: A dark, rich fruit flavour reminiscent of blackcurrant, adding depth and complexity to the wine’s profile.
• Fine-Grained Tannins: Tannins that provide structure without being harsh, offering a smooth texture and a long finish.
• Oak Nuances: The subtle influence of oak barrels during maturation, which adds complexity and hints of spice, vanilla, or toasted wood.
• Mouth-Filling: Describes a wine that is full-bodied, with a texture that fills the mouth with rich, balanced flavours.
• Finish: The lingering taste left on the palate after swallowing, which can reveal further layers of flavour and texture.

Technical Data:

• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Great Southern, Western Australia
• Alcohol: 14% by Vol | 8.4 Standard Drinks
• pH: 3.58
• Titratable Acidity: 6.5 g/L
• Cellaring: Drink now or cellar for up to 8 years for further development.

Vintage Conditions:

The 2022 vintage benefitted from the cool, continental climate of the Denmark sub-region of the Great Southern. The careful management of the Riversdale vineyard ensured the grapes reached their full ripeness, producing wines with vibrant fruit, fine tannins, and balanced acidity.

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