In homage to the classics of Tuscany, this handcrafted vino evokes the essence of Italy. Wild fermented Sangiovese with a splash of Merlot, it is captivating & filled with charm. Vespa red in colour it oozes with scents of musk, violets & sweet-sour cherries. A wholesome medium-bodied palate that is raw & textural with flavours of rich plums & vibrant cherries. Defined by lively driving acidity & savoury curves that give length, depth & lineage. Pure charisma & Italian style... Bella! ...

In homage to the classics of Tuscany, this handcrafted vino evokes the essence of Italy. Wild fermented Sangiovese with a splash of Merlot, it is captivating & filled with charm. Vespa red in colour it oozes with scents of musk, violets & sweet-sour cherries. A wholesome medium-bodied palate that is raw & textural with flavours of rich plums & vibrant cherries. Defined by lively driving acidity & savoury curves that give length, depth & lineage. Pure charisma & Italian style... Bella! ...

The finest Muscat grape, the Muscat Blanc A Petits Grain is used to create Stella Bella Pink Muscat. In style the Pink Muscat draws upon the authentic Moscato wine style, made from this same grape. In style the wine is sweetly fruity, low in alcohol & lightly fizzy. The rosa of the berries is expressed sumptuously in the wine's colour, aroma & flavour. Appearance: A brilliant rosy pink colour. Aroma: The wine has an immensely appealing bouquet of rosewater & Turkish Delight, intertwined with orange blossom & musk. Palate: The spritzy palate is brightly fruity, displaying fresh strawberry & Turkish Delight flavours, combining zesty fresh acidity to deliver a lithe, fresh & delicate finish. Food ideas: Enjoy as a palate cleanser as part of a dgustation menu, with a fruit platter on a hot summers afternoon or with vanilla panna cot ta & fresh strawberries. Drink: Whilst youthful & fresh, from chilled champagne flutes! ...

Appearance: Vibrant & deep ruby red. Aroma: Savoury aromas of cranberry & sour cherry are counterpoised by sweet & supple red berry fruits then seasoned with dusty fruit tannin & oak spice. Palate: The cherry & berry fruit leather texture & concentration on the front palate is focused by the defining, chewy grape tannins of Sangiovese. In time the wine will unfold as the tannins soften & the fruits blossom. Food Ideas: Capretto, BBQ Lamb, Pizza or Parmigiano-Reggiano Cellaring: 8 years plus & best from 2010 to 2016. The original premium exotic & the first red wine made under the Stella Bella br&. This blend of the esteemed & traditional grape of Tuscany & Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, brings into being, a wine of grape contrast. As a young wine, the savoury dry cherry fruit & chunky tannins of Sangiovese juxtapose the sweet red berries & long, fine tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon. With time these components meld in a bricks & mortar fashion
- more heterogeneous than homogenous yet supple in structure, rich in fruits & contrasts. Grape: 80% Sangiovese, 20 % Cabernet.
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Appearance: Pale straw. Aroma: Elder flowers, black currants & gooseberries with nettles & sweet herbs, yellow & pink citrus zest & just a dash of vanilla pod spice. Palate: A bundle of flavours layers & textures. Lemon /lime citrus all fresh & crunchy. Exotic veils of sweet herbs, nettles, gooseberry, stone fruits & cardamom spice. A citrus oil & lemon thickness is finished with a fruit tingling acidity. Food Idea: Goat's cheese, pistachio & rocket salad or marinated, barbecued prawns. ...

Appearance: Vibrant, deep red with a violet hue. Aroma: An enticing bouquet of Damson plum, mulberry & dark chocolate, with notes of anise & charry, spiced vanillin oak in the background. Palate: The wine is medium to full bodied & the palate plush & velvety. The tannins are ripe & finely grained. The nose follows through sea mlessly to the palate, enhanced by nuances of blueberry, sweet spice & varietal black pepper. The flavour lingers, finishing with fresh acidity & a fine slate?like minerality. Food ideas: Serve with roasted leg of lamb with rosemary or sticky five-spice pork ribs. Drink until 2020. ...

92pts James Halliday Wine Companion 2010 Edition. Vibrant fresh fruit aromas of citrus, passionfruit & gooseberry. Bountiful flavours of zesty citrus, juicy ripe melon & fleshy stone fruits. The bright acidity adds a crisp & tangy finish. Food Ideas: Seafood & Thai. Drink It: Now & over the next 2 years. The antiquated nautical term for the source of drinking water on sea-going vessels has the derived meaning of slang, gossip, chitta chatta, rumour etc. The site of this life- sustaining liquid on board was also the bed from which the grapevine of social gossip did sprout. As such, the chance to catch up with friends over a glass of good wine is the perfect occasion for Skuttlebutt. Grape: 57% Sauvignon, 35% Semillon, 8% Chardonnay. ...

The antiquated nautical term for the source of drinking water on sea going vessels has the derived meaning of slang, gossip, chit chat, rumour etc. The site of this life- sustaining liquid on board was also the bed from which the grapevine of social gossip did sprout. As such, the chance to catch up with friends over a glass of good wine is the perfect occasion for Skuttlebutt. Vibrant cerise in colour with a violet hue bursting with the scents of ripe red-skinned summer fruits from the Merlot & Sangiovese components, whilst the Shiraz adds a subtle spice note. The palate is crisp, fresh & bright with a clean dry finish. Full-flavoured with very attractive light soft raspberry fruit, overlaid with crushed cherries & piquant spice. ...

86/100 Ray Jordan Cellar Notes The West Australian. Crystalline ruby red colour & flushed with the spring-time aromas of seasonal red fruits
- cherry, strawberry, raspberry & rose-hip. The palate is tangy & full of these same fresh & fleshy bright red fruits, yet luscious, rich & creamy. Food Ideas: Thai Green Chicken Curry or Warm Duck Salad. Drink It: Now & over the next 2 years. The antiquated nautical term for the source of drinking water on sea going vessels has the derived meaning of slang, gossip, chitta chatta, rumour etc. The site of this life- sustaining liquid on board was also the bed from which the grapevine of social gossip did sprout. As such, the chance to catch up with friends over a glass of good wine is the perfect occasion for Skuttlebutt. Grape: 60% Shiraz, 40% Merlot.
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Classic cabernet aromas of red & black berry fruits, sweet mint, freshly rubbed herbs & bay leaf mingle with oak characters of mocha, chocolate & cedar. The palate is medium bodied claret balance with meticulous layering of soft berry fruits, plentiful lithe tannins & fine French oak. The tannins more cradling than restraining impart a velvety mouth feel to the palate. With time both tannins & fruit will further engage & evolve into a stylish & classic Margaret River Cabernet. Food ideas: Barbecued lamb or goat & aged cheddar. Drink it: 12 years plus & best from 2008 to 2020. ...