Stella Bella, Suckfizzle Chardonnay, Margaret River, Australia, 2024

Product code: 3802

Producer Profile

This boutique winery in the heart of Margaret River creates idiosyncratically named ranges like Suckfizzle with a low-intervention, organic ethos approach that allows their cherished vineyards to show their quality.

It is not merely the names of these wines that are memorable: once you have tasted them, you will see why winemaker Jarrad Olsen, who came from Vasse Felix continues to receive recognition and awards from around the world for wines that have that wonderful Margaret River restraint and elegance, but are bound together with a fruit purity that makes them nothing short of delectable.

Viticulture

The most southern and unique vineyard in the Margaret River Region. Situated in Augusta, surrounded by the Southern and Indian Oceans and just a stone’s throw from the Blackwood River inlet. This extraordinary location is influenced by the prevailing Antarctic winds of the Southern Ocean and moderated by the warmth of the mighty Blackwood river. By day it is 4-5 degrees cooler than Margaret River and by night it is 2-3 degrees warmer. Thus, creating wines with distinct flavour, character and age-ability.

Winemaking

With a load of character and flavour this incredible fruit was hand picked, whole bunch pressed and wild fermented on full solids in French oak barriques for 10 months with minimal battonage and 25% MLF. Unfined to show the raw power of this vineyard.

Tasting Note

Intense aromas of Meyer lemon, salted lime and white peach, with hints of sea spray and cashew. The palate is vibrant and focused, showing citrus and grapefruit flavours, bright natural acidity and subtle creamy texture. Powerful yet refined, with excellent length and ageing potential.