After Five Wine by Purple Hands Montepulciano

2020 | Barossa Valley | Montepulciano

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This was made to enjoy 'After 5' with friends. 

The After Five Wine by Purple Hands 2020 Single Vineyard Montepulciano is a powerful, medium-bodied red with a crunchy, lively palate. From the Stansborough Vineyard in the Barossa Valley, this wine delivers fine tannins and a natural acidity that enhances its fruit character all the way through to the back of the palate. Expect complex aromas of plum, cherry, and dried herbs, balanced by the variety’s characteristic acidity and firm tannin structure. It’s a wine that marries vibrant fruit with elegant texture, making it a perfect companion for a hearty meal or for enjoying on its own.

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A bottle of After Five Wine by Purple Hands 2020 Single Vineyard Montepulciano, showcasing a sleek, modern label design, representing a premium Montepulciano from Barossa Valley.

This Montepulciano is vegan-friendly, making it a versatile choice for those looking for a premium, organic wine with sustainable credentials. Pair it with grilled meats, tomato-based pasta dishes, or enjoy it on its own for a flavourful and satisfying wine experience.

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Winemaker's Notes

This Single Vineyard Montepulciano is sourced from the Stansborough Vineyard in Williamstown, Barossa Valley. At an elevation of 260-280m, the vineyard benefits from a mix of quartz, ironstone, and shale soils, giving the wine its distinctive complexity and minerality. The vineyard has been run organically since 2017, ensuring the fruit reflects its terroir. Handpicked on 28th March 2020, the fruit was destemmed and fermented with minimal intervention. Aged in a mix of new and seasoned French oak hogsheads for 16 months, the wine has a refined balance of plum, cherry, and herbal aromas with a long, fine tannin finish.

The 2020 vintage produced a Montepulciano that truly expresses its site. After fermentation and 13 days on skins, the wine was basket pressed and transferred to French oak (a mix of new and older hogsheads) for 16 months of aging. No fining was used, ensuring the purity of the wine’s structure and flavour. The result is a complex wine with vibrant fruit, firm but fine tannins, and natural acidity that lengthens the palate.

Cellaring Recommendations

Drink now to enjoy its vibrant fruit or cellar for up to 8 years to experience the development of more complex flavours and smoother tannins.

Technical Info

Variety: Montepulciano
Region:Barossa Valley | South Australia | Australia
Size: 750mL
Alcohol Volume: 13.5%
Standard Drinks: 8
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Craig and Mark

Purple Hands

When two good mates get together, one the Chief Winemaker with a major winery, the other with a passion for wine –  the inevitable had to happen and Purple Hands Wines was created.

Craig Stansborough and Mark Slade started Purple Hands in 2006 from humble beginnings. Just over a tonne of hand picked Shiraz was crushed and barrel fermented in Craig’s shed making around 100 dozen. Then came the hard part – finding a name for their new wine brand.

Why the name Purple Hands?

Anyone who has made red wine will know what a pair of purple stained hands looks like!

A red winemakers’ hands become stained purple during vintage due to the constant contact with grape skins and the juice. And of  course when winemakers are busy, they wipe their hands on their shirt.

That was the inspiration behind Purple Hands Wines.

After Five Wine by Purple Hands Montepulciano

Barossa Valley

About the Winery: Purple Hands

This Single Vineyard Montepulciano is sourced from the Stansborough Vineyard in Williamstown, Barossa Valley. At an elevation of 260-280m, the vineyard benefits from a mix of quartz, ironstone, and shale soils, giving the wine its distinctive complexity and minerality. The vineyard has been run organically since 2017, ensuring the fruit reflects its terroir. Handpicked on 28th March 2020, the fruit was destemmed and fermented with minimal intervention. After fermentation and 13 days on skins, the wine was basket pressed and transferred to French oak (a mix of new and older hogsheads) for 16 months of aging. No fining was used, ensuring the purity of the wine’s structure and flavour. The result is a complex wine with vibrant fruit, firm but fine tannins, and natural acidity that lengthens the palate.

About the Wine Region: Barossa Valley

The Barossa Valley, home to some of Australia’s most iconic wines, is known for its diverse soils and rich winemaking history. The Stansborough Vineyard sits in the cooler, southern end of the Barossa, where the soils are a mix of red clay, quartz, ironstone, and shale. The vineyard’s elevation and organic practices contribute to the wine’s natural acidity, minerality, and depth, producing a Montepulciano with both power and elegance.

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