Chief Winemaker transition at Stella Bella
Stella Bella today announces an exciting new chapter, with Jarrad Olsen stepping into the role of Chief Winemaker. After 11 years at Vasse Felix, Jarrad has spent the past eight years at Stella Bella refining his craft and developing an exceptional understanding of our Southern Margaret River vineyards. His technical skill, calm precision and commitment to thoughtful, expressive winemaking makes him the ideal person to guide Stella Bella into its next phase. Working closely with our viticulturist James Hayward, who continues to farm our vineyards with dedication and care, Jarrad is perfectly placed to steward the quality and character that define our wines.
WA Wine Voters Back Stella Bella in a Big Way
The votes are in for the Top Up Wines People’s Choice Awards, and we’re beyond thrilled to share that six of our wines landed in the Top 50 – more than any other winery in Western Australia. This isn’t your typical wine awards.Top Up is WA’s first-ever people’s choice wine awards, designed to celebrate what […]
Brewing Microbial Tea for a Healthier Vineyard: A Sustainable Soil Solution
What is Microbial Tea? Microbial tea is a potent, beneficial blend of microbes—including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes—that we apply to our vineyard soil to enrich and revitalise it. This concentrated solution, rich in microbial diversity, promotes soil health, supporting the vines in growing stronger, and yielding better grapes. Why is Microbial Tea Important? By […]
2023 Single Vineyard Chardonnay Release
At Stella Bella, crafting exceptional wines is in our DNA, and this year, we’re excited to share two iconic releases from our single vineyard range—the 2023 Luminosa Chardonnay and Suckfizzle Chardonnay.