Between Five Bells Pet Nat 2021: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Spritzy & Playful

Between Five Bells Pet Nat 2021 is a lively, naturally sparkling wine from the Lethbridge team in Victoria. Made from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Moscato Giallo, Viognier and Pinot Gris, it brings white peach, blossom, red apple and ruby grapefruit pith together with a soft, refreshing fizz. It is dry, bright and charmingly relaxed — exactly the kind of bottle to open when the mood calls for bubbles without formality.

Highlights

• Natural sparkling pét-nat made using the ancestral method
• Crafted by Between Five Bells — the exploratory range from Lethbridge Wines in Victoria
• White peach, blossom, red apple and ruby grapefruit pith
• Made from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Moscato Giallo, Viognier and Pinot Gris
• Bottled in May 2021 with 3+ years cellar potential
• 13.0% ABV

Tasting Notes

Between Five Bells Pet Nat 2021 is fresh, fruit-driven and lightly creamy, with white peach, floral blossom, red apple skin and ruby grapefruit pith. The bubbles are soft and easy rather than sharply aggressive, giving the wine a bright, casual sparkle. It finishes dry and refreshing, with enough citrus bite to keep the ripe fruit neat and lifted.

Winemaking

This wine is made as a pét-nat, short for pétillant naturel, meaning naturally sparkling. In this method, the wine is bottled before fermentation has fully finished, allowing the remaining fermentation to create bubbles in bottle. The 2021 release is made from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Moscato Giallo, Viognier and Pinot Gris, giving it a broad aromatic spectrum of orchard fruit, florals, citrus and gentle red-fruited lift.

Vineyard & Vintage

The 2021 Between Five Bells Pet Nat is drawn from many vineyards and was bottled in May 2021. The blend includes Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Moscato Giallo, Viognier and Pinot Gris, with a finished alcohol of 13.0%. The producer gives this vintage a 3+ year cellar potential, though the style is designed first and foremost for early, joyful drinking.

Why We Love It

This is the kind of sparkling wine that brings energy without fuss. The fruit is pretty, the grapefruit pith keeps it dry and savoury, and the soft fizz makes it incredibly easy to pour. It has enough personality for natural wine drinkers, but it is still bright, clean and accessible for anyone who simply wants delicious bubbles.

Food Pairing

Pet-nat loves food with crunch, salt, citrus and spice. This bottle works beautifully with fried snacks, seafood, fresh herbs, summery salads and anything with a squeeze of lime or lemon.

Try matching this wine with →

• Tempura prawns or vegetables with dipping sauce — Find a Recipe
• Fish tacos with lime slaw — Find a Recipe
• Halloumi, peach and rocket salad — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Perfect for sunny afternoons, relaxed celebrations and that first glass when friends arrive. It is a sparkling wine for picnics, seafood platters, salty snacks and easy laughter.

Cellaring

Drink now for its peachy fruit, blossom aromatics and lively fizz. The producer gives this wine a 3+ year cellar potential, but pét-nat is generally most charming when enjoyed young or in the short term. As a 2021 vintage, it is best opened soon while the bubbles and freshness are still at their brightest.

Producer

Between Five Bells is the creative, collaborative range from Lethbridge Wines in Victoria, led by Ray Nadeson and the Lethbridge team. Lethbridge is based at Lethbridge, north-west of Geelong, with a strong focus on site expression, thoughtful viticulture and hands-on winemaking. The Between Five Bells wines are intentionally exploratory, often using unconventional blends, alternative vessels and texture-led techniques. The name comes from the final three words in the first stanza of Kenneth Slessor’s poem “Five Bells”, reflecting the range’s lyrical, slightly left-field personality.

Related Wines To Try →

For more sparkling, natural and textural styles, try these:

• Light, salty and citrusy certified organic pet-nat — Delinquente Tuff Nutt Bianco d’Alessano Pet Nat
• Crisp organic sparkling with green apple, pear and citrus blossom — See Saw Organic Prosecco
• Amber, skin-contact Viognier with dried apricot, jasmine and savoury grip — Kalleske Plenarius Viognier

FAQ

What does Between Five Bells Pet Nat 2021 taste like?

It tastes like white peach, blossom, red apple and ruby grapefruit pith, with a soft natural fizz. The palate is dry, bright and fruit-driven, with a lightly creamy mousse and refreshing citrus finish. It is playful, aromatic and easy to share.

Is this wine sweet or dry?

This is a dry pét-nat. The peach and apple notes give it a generous fruit impression, but the grapefruit pith and acidity keep the finish clean. It is not a sweet sparkling wine.

What is pét-nat?

Pét-nat is short for pétillant naturel, which means naturally sparkling. It is made by bottling wine before fermentation has completely finished, so the final part of fermentation creates bubbles in the bottle. The result is often softer, more relaxed and more textural than traditional sparkling wine.

How should I serve Between Five Bells Pet Nat?

Serve well chilled at around 6–8°C. A white wine glass or tulip-shaped sparkling glass works beautifully, as it lets the peach, blossom and citrus aromatics open up. Open carefully over a sink or with the bottle well chilled, as pét-nat can be lively under crown seal.

Should I decant this wine?

No. This wine is best served straight from the bottle while the bubbles are fresh. If there is natural sediment, gently invert the bottle before opening for texture, or pour carefully if you prefer a clearer glass.

Does this wine contain preservatives or sulphites?

The producer notes do not list Between Five Bells Pet Nat 2021 as a No Added Preservative wine. Most wines contain some sulphites, either naturally from fermentation or added during winemaking. Choose a wine clearly marked preservative-free if that is essential for you.

Is Between Five Bells Pet Nat vegan friendly?

Vegan status is not confirmed in the producer information available for this vintage. The notes list the grape varieties, bottling date, alcohol and cellar potential, but do not confirm fining details. Check the final product specification if vegan suitability is required.

What food pairs well with this pét-nat?

It is excellent with salty, crunchy and citrus-led foods. Try tempura vegetables, fish tacos, prawns, oysters, fried chicken, fresh spring rolls or halloumi with peach and rocket. The bubbles cut through richness, while the grapefruit pith works well with lime, herbs and light spice.

Who will love this wine?

This suits drinkers who enjoy natural sparkling, dry Prosecco, pét-nat, light sparkling rosé or fresh aromatic whites. If you like lively bubbles with more character than a standard sparkling, Between Five Bells Pet Nat is a strong choice. It is also a good introduction to natural wine because it is bright, fresh and immediately enjoyable.

Can this wine be cellared?

The producer gives this wine 3+ years cellar potential. That said, pét-nat is usually at its best when the fizz, fruit and freshness are still lively. As a 2021 vintage, this is one to enjoy now rather than hold for the long term.

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