After Five Montepulciano 2023

After Five Montepulciano 2023
$40, 13.5% alcohol, screwcap, Barossa Valley.

There’s something just a little enchanting about this different-but-good red wine from the Barossa Valley. It carries fruit flavour, ripe and sweet-ish, but it also feels refreshing in a mouthwatering way, its acidity and flowery-herb notes giving it an energy, not to mention a deliciousness. This is an excellent rendition of the Montepulciano grape, it has to be said. Grapey tannin, a keen juiciness, and flavour without being over the top. The only real problem here is that it’s hard to stop yourself from drinking more. 93 points.