Stella Bella, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, Australia, 2024

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 Luke Jolliffe, the winemaker, 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
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon vines are planted throughout their collection of southern Margaret River vineyards. The majority of Semillon is derived from the Luminosa vineyard and Sauvignon Blanc from Rosa Brook Road vineyard. A multiple personality wine, it represents the uniqueness of each vineyard site while maintaining a defined Stella Bella style.
Winemaking
Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc were fermented in tank to enhance aroma creating more complex flavours and to build palate texture.
Tasting Note
Pale straw with green hues. Abundant aromas of White flowers, freshly squeezed lime and pink grapefruit, complemented by subtle hints of toasted nuts, and fresh orange blossom. Instantly pleasing with lovely weight and generous texture. Pink grapefruit, lemon and lime follow through on the palate with a hint of pear drop. Refreshing natural acidity leaves you wanting another glass.
Food Matching
Particularly complements barbecued prawns but the quintessential pairing is freshly caught and pan fried King George Whiting.
Semillon 63%
Sauvignon Blanc 37%
Oak Ageing:
Time:
3 Months
Type:
Fermentation only
% wine oaked:
30
% new oak:
None
Vegetarian
Producer works organically
12.6%
Closure
Screw cap
Colour
White
Still wine
Case Size
12 x 75cl