Purple Hands Planta Circa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – Special Cellar Release

SKU:2017 | Barossa Valley | Cabernet Sauvignon

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98 Points | James Halliday Wine Companion - 2020 Edition Once-in-a-lifetime cellar release to celebrate the first ann...
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98 Points | James Halliday Wine Companion - 2020 Edition

Once-in-a-lifetime cellar release to celebrate the first anniversary of Wine Simple—just 16 bottles available of this exceptional Purple Hands Planta Circa 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon. With an incredible 98-point score from James Halliday. 


This Cabernet Sauvignon is part of the esteemed Ancestor Vine classification, representing some of the oldest producing vines globally, sitting alongside legendary vineyards such as Henschke's Hill of Grace and Penfolds' Block 42. Owning a bottle is to hold a piece of Australian wine history.


Bottle of 2017 Purple Hands Planta Circa Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley, Special Cellar Release

98 Points James Halliday Wine Companion 2020

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Winemaker's Notes

Wild yeast-open fermentation with 8 days on skins, meticulous hand-plunging. Matured on lees for 17 months in 44% new French oak hogsheads, capturing the deep intensity and elegant structure unique to ancient Barossa vines. Finely balanced tannins, elegant fruit structure, and classic Cabernet complexity.
This Cabernet Sauvignon is part of the esteemed Ancestor Vine classification, representing some of the oldest producing vines globally, sitting alongside legendary vineyards such as Henschke's Hill of Grace and Penfolds' Block 42. Owning a bottle is to hold a piece of Australian wine history.

Technical Info

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Barossa Valley | South Australia | Australia
Size: 750mL
Alcohol Volume: 14%
Standard Drinks: 8.3
PRESERVATIVE 220 ADDED
WINE OF AUSTRALIA

Cellaring Recommendations

Optimal drinking window now through to 2047, revealing further layers of complexity with careful cellaring.

Further Information About this Wine

This is a cellar release from the private collection of the owners, Craig and Mark. Only 14 Bottles.

Purple Hands Planta Circa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – Special Cellar Release


Cabernet Sauvignon | 2017 | Barossa Valley

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