Congratulations to Luke Jolliffe and the team at Stella Bella with the Stella Bella 2020 Luminosa Chardonnay being named ‘Chardonnay of the Year’ in the 2023 Halliday Wine Companion. Scoring an amazing 98 points, it pipped established names such as Pierro, …
Frascole 2017 Chianti Rufina Riserva has received 97 points in a review from Decanter Magazine: ‘Only 7,000 bottles of this Riserva were made and it’s a beauty in terms of the freshness and directness of the fruit. It comes from the estate’s …
After a hugely successful first course for 2022, we are delighted to advise we have dates set for the next “An Introduction to Italian Wine” Course, hosted by Brendan Jansen MW. NEXT COURSE Tuesday 26 July, 2 August & 9 August 6.00pm – …
Michaela Morris of Decanter Magazine has rated Istine as one of five “Standout and Up-and-Coming” Chianti Classico producers. In her article regarding the best Chianti Classico’s to buy in 2022, she has stated “Angela Fronti is undoubtedly one of Chianti Classico’s top producers and …
Stella Bella continues to be recognised among the top producers in Margaret River. The Real Review recently released their list of the top 52 wineries in Australia with Stella Bella ranked 19, the highest ranking for any Western Australian producer. These rankings are determined …
‘Via Caves’ is a quality focussed, food friendly, sophisticated wine, that delivers both regional and varietal character at an affordable price. Our single source fruit for all Via Caves wines comes from an established vineyard in Margaret River’s renowned Wilyabrup sub region, …
Tuscan producer Ridolfi was named Gambero Rosso’s ‘Emerging Winery’ in 2021, the same year they were awarded their first Tre Bicchieri for the Ridolfi 2015 Brunello di Montalcino. Ridolfi’s well established 19 hectare vineyard is located on the northern (coolest) side …
Tenuta San Leonardo, under the guardianship of the Marchese Guerrieri Gonzaga family since 1724, has long been considered an unmistakable benchmark in Italian winemaking. The 300 hectare estate, located in the region of Trentino-Alto Adige, includes 30 hectares of organically-cultivated vineyards. …
Held over 3 consecutive weeks, Brendan Jansen MW will take you on a journey of Italian Wine. Suitable for everyone from Wine Enthusiasts to those working in the Wine Industry, the course is designed to give you a better understanding and appreciation …
Our first ‘shipment’ of Italian wine in 1998 contained a delicious Moscato d’Asti. Viticoltore dell Acquese Moscato d’Asti hit the ground in Perth running and was arguably the first serious Italian Moscato seen in Western Australia. Over the past two decades Australians …
CHARLES MELTON 2018 ‘Voices of Angels’ Shiraz 2018 ‘Grains of Paradise’ Shiraz 2018 ‘Nine Popes’ GSM ‘Best Vintage Since 2006’ Charles Melton is one of the true legends in the Australian Wine Industry, one of a small group responsible for …
The Tre Bicchieri award is the highest rating possible in the highly respected Gambero Rosso Italian Wine Guide; considered by many as “The Bible of Italian Wine”. As Italian wine continues to grow in quality, the spread of ‘Tre Bicchieri’ …
Having only bottled her first wine in 2016, Antonella Corda has made significant impact since. She immediately made her mark in 2019 winning the prestigious “Up-and-Coming Winery” from Gambero Rosso. Since then Antonella has won 3 Tre Bicchieri awards for her …
New release Istine 2019 Single Vineyard Chianti arriving this week! There are stunning reviews from Antonio Galloni for these new release 2019 Single Vineyard Chianti Classico’s from Istine. Istine 2019 Vigna Casanova dell’Aia Chianti Classico DOCG – 95 points Istine 2019 …
The wines of Stella Bella have never been better than the past few vintages under the team headed by Luke Joliffe [winemaker] and Steve Martin [viticulturist]. Made only in exceptional vintages, Luminosa Cabernet Sauvignon is a selection of the best barrels …
Lake Breeze 2019 Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon : The epitome of signature Langhorne Creek Cabernet. The quality of the fruit is evident from the outset. Its matured for 20 months in French Oak, 40% new, yet this is subservient to the black/blueberry …
The current line up of wines from Tim Adams is as good as any time in the (almost) 30 years that we have distributed these wines in WA. Most of the leading wine writers in Australia have reinforced the quality of …
It’s a fair claim to say that Coffele sits among the very best producers of Soave, with an interesting range of styles and price points that all over deliver. Coffele was founded in 1971 and is today run by Alberto and …
The Stella Bella 2020 Chardonnay collected three trophies at the Perth Wine Show last week, including being named the ‘Best White Wine’ of the show. The Perth Wine Show results reinforce Stella Bella’s reputation as being one of the leading producers in …
“The value for money represented by Lake Breeze is nothing short of extraordinary”, according to Tyson Stelzer of the Halliday Wine Companion. Lake Breeze is perhaps the most underrated producer in our portfolio, despite their full-bodied Cabernet and Shiraz winning trophies …
Have you ever wanted a drink to finish off your meal but been unsure which kind to take? The options can be overwhelming, but we find that an amaro never disappoints. These bittersweet liqueurs are more and more commonly found in …
The 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards results were released yesterday and we are extremely pleased to announce that Stella Bella has taken out TWO prestigious Platinum Medals! Stella Bella 2019 Luminosa Chardonnay – 97 points“Reveals layer after layer of bright, lean and direct flavours, …
Xanadu is one of WA’s most successful wineries, winning countless trophies, gold medals and accolades for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. On Sunday 13th June, Xanadu Head Winemaker, Glenn Goodall will host 3 events at Lamont’s Cottesloe Wine Store in celebration of the most …
Stella Bella is one of the most successful wineries in WA, consistently delivering excellent examples of the styles of wine that Margaret River does best. Their premium range, Luminosa provides the team an opportunity to display the elegance, character and ageing …
