Between Five Bells White Wine 2020
This rich, textural wine is a seamless amalgam of five grape varieties, with pear, citrus curd and almond flavours riding on a generous, layered palate.
The grapes were sourced from various vineyard sites across Victoria.
The Fiano was split into two parts, each fermenting separately. The first part was destemmed, gently pressed and fermented in foudre, the second was fermented on its skins for 10-18 days. Whilst the portion wine was fermenting in foudre, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir juice was introduced at different stages.
| RRP | £29.50 |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13.4% |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Victoria |
| Grapes | Pinot Grigio 39%, Fiano 41%, Moscato 14%, Riesling 3%, Greco 2%, Sauvignon Blanc 1% |
| Dry/Sweet value | 1 |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Screwcap |
Between Five Bells is a collaborative project between iconic winemaker Ray Nadeson and two of his friends: wine merchant David Fesq and top Sydney sommelier Josh Dunne. Right from their 2009 début, the first priority has been drinkability, with Californian field blends and Southern Rhone wines as particular inspirations. The labels are a key element of Between Five Bells; some wines bear infographics of extraordinary beauty, containing more winemaking information than probably any other wine on the market. Others have their production and flavour profile illustrated over the course of several different labels per wine. This is very much an artisanal producer, and quantities are minuscule.
