Stella Bella, Chardonnay, Margaret River, Australia

Stuart Pam and Janice McDonald started their partnership in the Margaret river region in 1996, roll on to 1999 and Stella Bella was born. Stella Bella is Italian for beautiful start and they chose this name to “encapsulate the beautiful colours, aromas and flavours we enjoy and talk about in wine”, joining by chief winemaker, Luke Joliffe, their various ranges are going from strength to strength.

This chardonnay is hand-picked, whole bunch pressed. The juice is wild fermented in a combination of new and old French oak and matured for 10 months before bottling. The aromas of Stella Bella is bursting with juicy yellow nectarine, pink grapefruit and Tahitian lime and a surprisingly pleasant touch of praline. A deep mineral acidity, created by the summer sea breezes blowing through the vineyards, leaning into touches of saltiness. 

Look no further than to pair this wine with pork. Always pork. 

Producer - Stella Bella
Country - Australia
Region - Margaret River
Variety / Blend - Chardonnay
Wine Style - White Wine   
Farming - Organic