Between Five Bells H-Cote Red 2013
‘For no other reason than to be delicious.’
That’s the Between Five Bells catchcry, and one that I never grow tired of. Why else would you make wine than for it to be delicious? Moreso, there are way too many wines out there that are just too serious to be ever be delicious.
Anyway, this typically quirky blend of Nero D’Avola, Chardonnay, Riesling, Negroamaro is certainly quirky and charming.
Medium red, it smells undergrowthy, though with that classic black jelly jube Nero edge. It smells a bit skinny and weird actually, but the palate itself makes up for it, loaded with black jubey generous fruit, the result a quite satisfying little wine.
Not ultra-serious, but certainly fulfils the deliciousness quotient.
Details: 13%, Cork
Tasted: April 2015 (sample)
Best drinking: 2015-2020
Score:16.8/20, 89/100
Would I buy it? I’d share a bottle.
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Best drinking: 2015-2020
Score:16.8/20, 89/100
Would I buy it? I’d share a bottle.
Buy online:
Comment
This is definitely a step up from the 2012 equivalent. And it is delicious. Nero D'Avola in general is winning me over. The Hither & Yon rendition is also very good.