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ExhibitorPurple Hands Wines
Show2023
Class23A
Entry Number23A#22
BrandPurple Hands Wines
Wine NameAfter Five Wine Co Montepulciano
Vintage2022
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameCraig Stansborough
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1black and red cherry fruit , a dusting of spice , medium framed wine with savoury chalky tannin. flow and persistance
Judge 2Lifted floral aromas rise first giving way to plum compote and mixed spices. Notes of vanilla/baking spices. Polished fruits - loads of cherry/plum with youthful and firm tannins, herbal notes on finish.
Judge 3Damson plum, rhubarb, mulberry and blackberry. God intensity to the nose. Nice full and juicy palate, with blackberry, crushed dried herbs, mulberry, and red plum which binds with a long acid line.
Associate JudgeSimple, subtle red fruit with some rhubarb characters. A bit tired. Nice juicy red fruit on palate and good acid drive
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Barossa Valley, 100%
CloneSAVII 01, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Quartz,Shale
Elevation260 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1700 Vines / Ha
Planted2011
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodSustainable
Harvest Date04 / Apr / 2022
Rainfall731 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date23 / Aug / 2023
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced280
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteCraig Stansborough