Purple Hands Wines Planta Circa Ancestor Vine Grenache 2025

The fruit for this magical Grenache comes from the Zerk Vineyard at Lyndoch in the Barossa Valley, the vines planted back in 1880, which qualifies them as Ancestor Vines. The team like to include a small percentage of whole bunches in the fermentation, after which it is transferred to old puncheons and spends time on lees. Just 2,400 bottles made. Crimson/russet in hue, this is a wine of balance and intensity with good focus throughout. Aromas weave through notes of dried herbs, strawberries, rose petals, aniseed, raspberries and freshly unearthed beetroot. There is impressive direction here and exceptional length, through to very fine, silky tannins. Stunning stuff and it should remain so for at least the next twelve to fifteen years.