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NOTES
The Stella Bella range of wines is sourced from and produced in Margaret River. However Stella Bella is more than a name or a wine - it is an expression, a passion, and a summation of things bright, spirited and beautiful.
Stella Bella is fashioned to Margaret River classic dry white proportions, 60% Semillon and 40% Sauvignon Blanc, the signature regional blend, more on the steely Semillon side of things, displaying the bold varietal best of both fruit, in full-on benchmark styling. Juicy lemon-essence flavours, length, zest which are synonymous with Maregaret River's version of this blend are clearly evident.
TASTING NOTES
Semillon's vibrant aromas of ruby and orange citrus arm in arm with Sauvignon Blanc's exotic tropical and stone fruits are finished by a dash of sweet herbs and vanilla pod spice. On the palate, Semillon's bold citrus and grassy/herbal flavours are fresh and crunchy while Sauvignon Blanc's ripe gooseberry, dusty black currant and tropical fruits add flesh to soften and balance the fruit tingling acidity.
OTHER NOTES
Classic, elegant & restrained, with perfect balance and structure to the mix of herbs, grass and small green fruits - James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2008 Edition 95/100
Awarded the best of the best by variety in the James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2008 Edition with 6 other wines.
Silver Medal won by Stella Bella Semillon Sauvingon Blanc - Decanter World Wine Awards May 2007
From one of my favourite producers at Margaret River, this excellent blend is delicate yet intensely flavoured expression of the semillon and sauvignon blanc mix! - Ray Jordan, The West Australian
My palate was hypnotised by the fully ripe, but grippingly dry fruit. The counterpoint of luscious lime sherbet and palate shocking, uvula cryogenics is mind-numbing. I like this wine - it shows just how important WA is to world winemaking, in its teeny, tiny quantity, yet globally serious way. Drink with smart seafood! - Matthew Jukes, Wine Critic
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