2021 Purple Hands Planta Circa Ancestor Vine Grenache

From 100+ year old Grenache vines, this is one of the greatest Grenache releases in Australia

98 Points – The Vintage Journal | 96 Points – Vinous | 95 Points – Mike Bennie (WBM)

RRP $150 → Your Price $65
Ancient Vines • Ultra-Rare • Monumental Value

“From 100+ year old Grenache vines, this is one of the greatest Grenache releases in Australia — and at $65, the value is off the charts.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep garnet with a bright, youthful rim — beautifully vivid for old-vine Grenache.

Aroma:
Explosive aromatics of raspberry coulis, red cherry, ripe strawberry and pomegranate, layered with rose petal, dried herbs, orange rind, baking spice and a whisper of old-vine earthiness.
Incredibly perfumed and seductive.

Palate:
Silky, pure and wonderfully expressive — a masterclass in old-vine Grenache finesse.
Expect layers of:

• sweet red berry fruit

• blood orange and red plum

• crushed spice, anise and fine earth

• ultra-fine tannins with a seamless, airy texture

The concentration is extraordinary, yet the wine remains elegant, weightless and refined — a hallmark of ancient vines.

Finish:
Long, persistent and beautifully detailed, with lingering red fruit, spice and old-vine minerality.

Critical Praise

• 98 Points – The Vintage Journal
  “Profound purity and extraordinary finesse — a world-class Grenache.”

• 96 Points – Vinous
  “Remarkable depth and precision.”

• 95 Points – WBM / Mike Bennie
  “Lithe, fragrant and strikingly detailed.”

This is elite, collector-level Grenache — and easily one of the finest Purple Hands has ever produced.

About the Vineyard

Planta Circa is sourced from Barossa ancestor vines over a century old — some of the oldest producing Grenache vines on the planet.
These vines yield tiny crops of incredibly concentrated, beautiful fruit, resulting in wines of:

• exceptional purity

• breathtaking aromatics

• fine structure

• immense ageworthiness

This is heritage viticulture at its finest.

Food Pairings

• Slow-roasted lamb shoulder

• Crispy duck with plum glaze

• Charcoal-roasted vegetables

• Mushroom & truffle dishes

• Aged hard cheeses

Why We Love It

This is $150 Barossa royalty for $65 — a genuine no-brainer for Grenache lovers and collectors.
World-class pedigree. Ancient vines. Massive critical acclaim.

One of the greatest value buys on the entire Liquid Vibe site.