Great Southern Tempranillo 2024

Tasting Notes 🍷

• Colour: Deep crimson purple, vibrant and inviting.
• Aromatics: The nose is rich with dark berries, including blackberries and dark cherries, complemented by subtle earthy nuances and a touch of spice. The oak adds further complexity, offering hints of vanilla and toast.
• Palate: On the palate, the wine reveals a velvety mouthfeel, with juicy fruit flavours balanced by bright acidity and smooth tannins. The texture is soft, with a gentle, almost dusty finish that lingers.
• Finish: The finish is long and persistent, with soft tannins and a savoury edge that promises good ageing potential.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Roasted Lamb: The wine’s fruit-forward nature and balanced structure make it an ideal match for roasted lamb, where the wine’s spiciness complements the rich flavours of the meat.
• Grilled Meats: Perfect with grilled steaks or sausages, enhancing the smoky, charred flavours.
• Mushroom Risotto: The wine’s earthy notes complement the umami richness of a creamy mushroom risotto.
• Tapas or Charcuterie: It’s a great companion for Spanish-inspired dishes like tapas, cured meats, and cheeses.

Best Serving Temp:

Serve at 16-18°C to allow the wine’s bright acidity and complex flavours to shine through.

Winemaking:

• Harvesting: The 2024 vintage grapes were handpicked in early March to ensure the fruit was ripe, fresh, and balanced.
• Fermentation: After crushing, the grapes underwent extended maceration to extract the best colour, tannins, and flavours.
• Maturation: The wine was aged for 8 months in a mix of new French oak (70%) and two-year-old barrels (30%) to build complexity and enhance its structure.
• Blending & Bottling: After maturation, the wine was blended and bottled to showcase a harmonious balance of fruit and oak influence.

FAQ Wine Terms 🤔

• Dark Berries: A flavour profile of deep, rich berries like blackberries and dark cherries, providing a bold fruit presence.
• Earthy Nuances: Subtle, savoury notes that evoke the forest floor, adding depth to the wine’s profile.
• Spice: Refers to the peppery and warm notes, like black pepper or cinnamon, that are often imparted by oak during maturation.
• Velvety Mouthfeel: Describes a smooth, soft texture in the wine, providing a luxurious drinking experience.
• Dusty Finish: A dry, tannic finish that lingers with a soft, earthy sensation.

Technical Data:

• Grape Variety: Tempranillo
• Region: Great Southern, Western Australia
• Alcohol: 14% by Vol | 8.4 Standard Drinks
• pH: 3.62
• Titratable Acidity: 6.1 g/L
• Cellaring: Drink now or cellar for up to 8 years for further development.

Vintage Conditions:

The 2024 vintage was ideal for Tempranillo, with perfect growing conditions in the Great Southern region. The early March harvest was conducted in pristine weather, ensuring the fruit reached optimal ripeness. The cool nights and moderate days allowed for balanced acidity, contributing to the wine’s structure and freshness.

Accolades 🏆

2023 Vintage

“A good food wine,” Rick Allen, Newcastle Herald, June 2024
93 points, Ray Jordan Wine, May 2024
92 points, Wine Showcase March 2024
91 points, Oliver’s Wines, May 2024

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