Vintage
2022
ABV
14.5%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
The HATCH McLaren Vale Shiraz is a blend of several vineyards so it is named after Hatch”s great-grandfather Alf Vesey who started winemaking at Penfolds in 1883. He worked at Magill for an amazing 69 years and was the Master Winemaker for 47 of those years. He famously mentored Max Schubert, the creator of Grange on winemaking and the art of blending.
2022 produced Shiraz fruit with great depth and richness. Fruit for HATCH Vesey Shiraz was fermented on skins in small open top fermenters with gentle plunging and irrigation for 5-10 days to make a powerful, rich and plush wine with great vibrance and purity. The palate is plush, opulent and velvety. HATCH is delicious now, however you will be reward with medium to long-term cellaring.
Accolades
96 Points Ken Gargett Winepilot, 96 Points Ray Jordan Winepilot, 95 points James Halliday The Weekend Australian Magazine, 95 points Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion, 95 points Huon Hooke The Real Review
Winemaker's Bio
"Hatch" is one of Australia’s most respected and highly awarded winemakers and one of the country's most respected wine show judges.
Over 35 years leading the Wolf Blass winemaking team there were many accolades including:
IWSC (London) – International Winemaker of the Year – 1992, 2002, 2013
IWSC (London) – International Red Winemaker of the Year – 2020
IWC (London) – International Red Winemaker of the Year – 2008, 2013, 2016, 2021
Hatch has judged at more than 75 wine competitions in Australia, UK and USA including being:
Chairman of Judges Perth Royal Wine Show 2011, 2012
Panel Chair at all Australian mainland National Wine Shows
Panel Chair IWSC (London) – 2016, 2017, 2018
His winemaking philosophy is simple. Make exceptional wines that respect the unique characters of the very best regions and varieties. Wines that show varietal purity, balance, elegance, and finesse. Wines that are excellent when young and vibrant but will reward with aging.
