Stella Bella Chardonnay 2024

Stella Bella Chardonnay is hand-picked, whole bunch pressed and wild fermented. Peach fuzz, gun flint and almond meal are balanced with Gin Gin intensity and an elegant mineral palate. A true Southern Margaret River style.

What a vintage, no significant rain from September onwards, nothing but clear skies and consistent sunshine. Good viticulture reigned supreme and the cooler part of Margaret River, as always, was the place to be. Vines thrived under clear skies, accelerating flavour development across all varietals. Slightly lower yields, but the quality is exceptional. Expect ripe aromatics, lifted perfumes and generous textures.
Hand-picked and whole bunch pressed. The juice was cold settled for 24 hours, then wild fermented in a combination of new and old French oak barriques. Around 10% underwent malolactic fermentation (MLF) to build texture and complexity. Battonage was undertaken based on taste throughout maturation to deliver a precise aroma, line and length. The wine was matured for 10 months before bottling.