Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Purple Hands Wines
Show	2023
Class	23B
Entry Number	23B#11
Brand	Purple Hands Wines
Wine Name	After Five Wine Co Montepulciano
Vintage	2021
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Craig Stansborough
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Gold
Judge 1	Dark and broody, amaro and pipe tobacco. Sinewy and pixelated with fine tannin. Not pretty, but really intriguing
Judge 2	A full bodied example but one done with poise. Lots of high toned, energentic fruit but a purity within it that makes a compelling case. A bit of a balsamic lift is slightly overbearing but the overall layered nature of the wine outplays it.
Judge 3	M bright ruby. Dark fruits, stony mineral note. Interesting. Good savouryntexture, acidity in balance, firm savoury finish
Associate Judge	Cassis, sour cherry. Great brightness of pal, well structured and balance with fruit intensity.

Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Barossa Valley, 100%
Clone	SAVII 01, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Quartz,Shale
Elevation	260 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1700 Vines / Ha
Planted	2011
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Sustainable
Harvest Date	30 / Apr / 2021
Rainfall	620 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date	07 / Sep / 2022
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	480
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Craig Stansborough