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SKU:2022 | Barossa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon
Imagine holding in your glass the essence of over a century of Barossa history. The Purple Hands Planta Circa Ancestor Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is more than a wine; it’s a living relic, crafted from Australia’s oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines, planted in the 1880s. With an Ancestor Vine classification – a revered title reserved for vines over 125 years old – this Cabernet is as rare as it is profound.
Each sip of this 2022 release offers a direct connection to Australia’s vinous past, as these ancient, low-yielding vines have withstood the tests of time, weathering the Barossa’s fierce summers and cool winters for generations. The nose entices with blackcurrant, forest floor, and a whisper of mocha from the carefully selected French oak barrels, lending an elegance that only vines of this age can impart.
On the palate, expect a lush tapestry of ripe blackberry, black cherry, and hints of cedar and dried herbs, layered over velvety tannins and balanced with an earthy minerality that echoes the vineyard’s ancient soils. It’s a wine of depth, structure, and timeless character, delivering a taste of history with every pour.
This isn’t just a Cabernet – it’s a tribute to the Zerk Vineyard’s legendary vines and the passion of those who’ve nurtured them across generations. Whether you’re a wine collector or simply an admirer of stories told through flavour, the Purple Hands Planta Circa Ancestor Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is an irreplaceable piece of Australian wine heritage. With only 468 vines producing limited cases each year, this wine is both a rare indulgence and a piece of living history.
Enjoy now for its bold fruit and structure, or cellar for up to 15 years to allow further integration and complexity to develop.
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.
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.