2022 Stella Bella Luminosa Chardonnay - Decanter Best in Show
97 points
The Judges' Comments
“The fourth Margaret River Chardonnay in five years to win a place in our Best In Show selection confirms what most in the world already knew – that this region is a source of world-class Chardonnay. It’s also the second year running when a Margaret River Chardonnay from the fine 2022 vintage has impressed our judges. It’s a pale green-gold in colour, and its fine-spun, spotlessly clean, ultra-lean citrus-and-matchstick aromas are right on the zeitgeist for Australia’s Chardonnay vanguard. The palate delivers what those aromas promise: a crunchy freshness squeaking with zest, pith and citrus-laden purity. Give it time in bottle (or in the glass after you’ve poured) and you’ll discover quiet floral notes and a subtle oatflake breadth to keep you coming back to the glass.”
97 points
The Judges' Comments
“The fourth Margaret River Chardonnay in five years to win a place in our Best In Show selection confirms what most in the world already knew – that this region is a source of world-class Chardonnay. It’s also the second year running when a Margaret River Chardonnay from the fine 2022 vintage has impressed our judges. It’s a pale green-gold in colour, and its fine-spun, spotlessly clean, ultra-lean citrus-and-matchstick aromas are right on the zeitgeist for Australia’s Chardonnay vanguard. The palate delivers what those aromas promise: a crunchy freshness squeaking with zest, pith and citrus-laden purity. Give it time in bottle (or in the glass after you’ve poured) and you’ll discover quiet floral notes and a subtle oatflake breadth to keep you coming back to the glass.”
97 points
The Judges' Comments
“The fourth Margaret River Chardonnay in five years to win a place in our Best In Show selection confirms what most in the world already knew – that this region is a source of world-class Chardonnay. It’s also the second year running when a Margaret River Chardonnay from the fine 2022 vintage has impressed our judges. It’s a pale green-gold in colour, and its fine-spun, spotlessly clean, ultra-lean citrus-and-matchstick aromas are right on the zeitgeist for Australia’s Chardonnay vanguard. The palate delivers what those aromas promise: a crunchy freshness squeaking with zest, pith and citrus-laden purity. Give it time in bottle (or in the glass after you’ve poured) and you’ll discover quiet floral notes and a subtle oatflake breadth to keep you coming back to the glass.”