{"title":"Between Five Bells | Victoria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Between Five Bells Collection Banner\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Five_Bells_Collection_Banner.jpg?v=1549567125\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"8\"\u003eBetween Five Bells\u003c\/b\u003e is a creative, collaborative project born from the shared passion of three close friends: Ray Nadeson, the iconic winemaker behind the celebrated Lethbridge Wines, wine merchant David Fesq, and leading Sydney sommelier Josh Dunne. Established with a debut vintage in 2009, this artisanal producer focuses entirely on ultimate drinkability, drawing deep winemaking inspiration from classic Californian field blends and the historic vineyards of the Southern Rhône Valley. Based in the cool-climate region of Geelong in Victoria, Australia, the team works with small, low-yielding vineyard sites defined by ancient limestone and ironstone soils, ensuring the hand-harvested fruit retains a brilliant natural freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe name of the project is a sophisticated nod to Australian literature, taking inspiration from Kenneth Slessor's famous poem, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"128\"\u003eFive Bells\u003c\/i\u003e, which explores the spirit and memory of Sydney Harbour. This artistic philosophy directly shapes how the team crafts each bottle, treating wine as a living reflection of a specific time and place. A major talking point for everyday drinkers is the estate's spectacular and highly unconventional bottle labels. Some wines feature beautifully detailed, colourful infographics that illustrate the entire winemaking process, while other expressions carry flavour profiles split across several different labels. It is a visually stunning and highly conversational collection that brings an exciting touch of artistry to the modern dinner table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe collection deliberately steps away from single-variety wines to champion the ancient art of field blending, combining grapes like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"134\"\u003eSyrah\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003eMourvèdre\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003eGrenache\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"166\"\u003eFiano\u003c\/b\u003e to create completely unique styles. By co-fermenting different varieties together using wild yeasts and minimal intervention, the winemaking team produces incredibly vibrant, food-friendly bottles that emphasize bright fruit character over heavy oak or high alcohol. The red blends are beautifully light-to-medium-bodied, packed with juicy red berries, cracked pepper, and soft tannins, while the white and amber styles offer a delightful mix of stone fruits, wild herbs, and a refreshing mineral texture. Because this is a strictly small-scale, artisanal operation, production quantities remain minuscule, making each bottle a highly sought-after find for those seeking authentic Australian innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBETWEEN FIVE BELLS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"between-five-bells-pinot-wine","title":"Between Five Bells Pinot Wine 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eBetween Five Bells are the last three words in the first stanza of Kenneth Slessor’s famous poem, Five Bells. The poem is understood to tell the tale of the death of Joe Lynch, a friend of the poets, and is set around Sydney Harbour. It's a poem about place and the spirit of place and central to the way the team think about the Between Five Bells (B5B) wines. To make the Between Five Bells Pinot Wine, whole bunches of Mariafeld clone Pinot Noir are carefully placed in a 5000lt cuve. A small amount of fermenting Pinot Meunier and Pinot Gris juice is introduced into the bottom of the tank. This allows the intact berries to be enveloped by CO2, allowing a true carbonic maceration. The sheer weight of the fruit above crushes the berries at the bottom allowing more sweet juice to join the ferment. 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