COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Stella Bella Wines
REGION
Western Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Stella Bella Chardonnay 2023 is a single-varietal Chardonnay from Margaret River, Western Australia. Produced by Stella Bella Wines, it is made from 100% Gin Gin clone fruit. The wine originates from vineyards in the southern part of Margaret River, benefiting from a milder 2023 vintage. Stella Bella Wines is a boutique producer established in 1997, known for its focus on expressing the purity of Margaret River fruit through elegant and complex wines. The winery owns five vineyards across the southern region, each with distinct soil types and microclimates.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sourced from vineyards including Luminosa and Forest Grove.
Fact 02
Features the Gin Gin clone, known for zesty citrus.
Fact 03
Uses wild yeast fermentation for complexity.
Fact 04
13,000 bottles produced.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Stella Bella Chardonnay 2023 is produced using hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed fruit. Fermentation is carried out using wild yeasts in French oak barriques. Following a 24-hour cold settling, the wine undergoes no malolactic fermentation. It is then aged for 9-10 months in French oak barriques, with 31-37% new oak, and matured on lees with regular stirring. The vineyards are dry-grown, and sustainable practices are employed.
