Stella Bella Shiraz
A vibrant Red wine with juicy blackcurrant, star anise, and silky tannins, perfect with beef
Stella Bella Shiraz from Margaret River, Australia, is a captivating Red still dry wine crafted from 100% Shiraz grapes. This vegetarian-friendly wine undergoes 20% whole bunch fermentation and 9 months maturation in French oak, lending a savoury edge and layers of complexity. It reveals vivid aromas of plum, star anise, and cloves, leading to a juicy core of blackcurrant and subtle spice on the palate, supported by silky tannins and delicate earthiness. This medium-bodied Shiraz builds to an intense, mouth-filling finish. Perfectly paired with your favourite cut of beef.
75.0CL , 14.0% ABV , Vintage: 2023
Vinification
Fruit for this wine is selected and handpicked almost exclusively from our Forest Grove vineyard. Bunches with good lignification of bunch stems (or rachis) are selected for use in whole bunch (20%) fermentation. Fermentation is fast and hot to ensure fruit is off skins in close to 8 days. Pressed at close to zero Baume and transferred to barrel for malolactic fermentation and maturation. French oak Barriques (10% new) support the fruit through maturation for 9 months.
Flavour profile
This classic cool climate Shiraz offers vivid aromas of plum, star anise, and cloves, leading to a vibrant, juicy core of blackcurrant and subtle spice. Silky tannins and delicate earthiness bring refinement and balance, building to an intense, mouth-filling finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C. Decant for an hour to allow its complex aromas to fully develop.