Purple Hands Shiraz

2022 | Barossa Valley | Shiraz

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Dive into the depths of the Barossa with the Purple Hands 2022 Shiraz, a wine that captures the heart of its legendar...

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Dive into the depths of the Barossa with the Purple Hands 2022 Shiraz, a wine that captures the heart of its legendary region. Bursting with red and blue fruits, this medium to full-bodied Shiraz is a harmonious blend of raspberry, blueberry, and a hint of balsamic strawberries, underscored by subtle oak and a touch of anise.

The cool vintage allowed for a slow, consistent ripening, crafting a wine with lush, ripe tannins and a refined svelte character. Perfectly enjoyable now but crafted to mature beautifully over the next decade, this Shiraz is a must-have for any lover of Barossa reds.

This wine can be enjoyed now but will reward over the next 10 years.

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Bottle of Purple Hands 2022 Barossa Valley Shiraz, displaying its classic label with a white background and purple handprints, encapsulating the essence of the Barossa Valley.

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Winemaker's Notes

Vineyard:
Stansborough Vineyard, Williamstown

Viticulture:
Stansborough site: The site is around 260-280m above sea level with an east west aspect. Soil consists of a shallow red clay top soil over friable red clay with bands of quartz, ironstone and shale. The vineyard was planted in 2000 with further planting in 2011 all are own rooted, clone is heritage and 1654, BVOVS5 & BVOVS10. The 2000 planted vines are spur pruned to 32-36 buds per vine, with the BVOVS clones cane pruned. The mid rows are cultivated to winter active fescue. No pesticides or herbicides are used and the vineyard has been run organically since 2018.

Winemaking:
The spur pruned Shiraz was picked on the 28th of February with the canned pruned 16th March 2022.
The fruit was crushed into 1 x concrete open fermenter using header boards the other into stainless steel open top with auto plunger. Temperatures were allowed to reach 28C with header boards allowing gentle extraction toward the end of alcoholic fermentation. Plunging times were eased toward the end of ferment. After 9 and 8 days on skins the fruit was basket pressed and transferred into 23% new French oak puncheons with balance into 1–6-year-old French oak hogsheads to undergo malo-lactic fermentation. After malo-lactic fermentation the wine was racked, blended then transferred back to the same oak and matured for another 16 months. The wine was pumped from oak in September.

Tasting Notes:
Purple colour leads to an enticing nose of red and blue fruits, raspberry, blueberries, hints of balsamic strawberries, anise with subtle oak in the background. Medium to full bodied palate with excellent flesh and typical Shiraz fruit sweetness. The cool vintage allowed slow consistent ripening giving ripe textural tannins and lovely svelte nature to this wine. This wine can be enjoyed now but will reward over the next 10 years.

Cellaring Recommendations

Drink now or cellar carefully for up to 10 years to enhance its layered complexity and rich flavour profile.

Technical Info

Variety: Shiraz
Region: Barossa Valley | South Australia | Australia
Size: 750mL
Alcohol Volume: 14.0%
Standard Drinks: 8.0
CONTAINS SULPHITES
WINE OF AUSTRALIA

Further Information

Sourced from the organically managed Stansborough Vineyard in Williamstown, this Shiraz is a testament to Purple Hands' dedication to organic viticulture and terroir-driven winemaking. With vines planted in 2000 and 2011 on red clay with ironstone and shale, this vineyard produces intensely flavoured grapes, influenced by the distinct geological diversity of the southern Barossa. The wine is matured in a mix of new and seasoned French oak, enhancing its depth and complexity.

This Shiraz is organically managed, highlighting Purple Hands' commitment to sustainable practices. The absence of herbicides and pesticides ensures a pure expression of terroir, with natural farming methods enhancing the soil and vine health.

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.

Purple Hands Shiraz

About the Winery:
Purple Hands Wines was born from a shared passion between winemaker Craig Stansborough and friend Mark Slade. Founded in 2006 with a small batch of handpicked Shiraz, Purple Hands quickly gained a reputation for expressive, terroir-driven wines. Their organically managed Stansborough Vineyard in the Barossa Valley produces a range of varietals, each reflecting the unique soil and climate of their home region. With a focus on elegance, texture, and balance, Purple Hands wines are crafted to be enjoyed young but have the structure to age gracefully.

About the Wine Region: Barossa Valley
The Barossa Valley, renowned for its robust reds, is home to the Purple Hands Stansborough Vineyard. The vineyard sits on red clay with quartz and ironstone, enhancing the intense character of the wines. The cooler southern end of the valley provides a unique micro-climate, allowing for a longer ripening period and a distinctive flavour profile, with earthy, fruity, and spicy characteristics.

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