Shiraz 2022

St Johns is one of the highest regions in the Barossa Valley situated on the Northern section of the Western Ridge at an elevation of 300 metres. It borders the subregions of Ebenezer, Koonunga and Moppa. The Shiraz is intense and concentrated with great aromatics of plum and dark cherry, the tannins are plush and balanced. Fruit for HATCH St Johns Shiraz was fermented on skins in small open top fermenters with gentle plunging and irrigation for 9 days to make a powerful, full bodied and opulent wine with vibrance and purity. The palate has dark red fruits, is round, soft with seductive oak and silky tannins.

95 points Dave Brookes Halliday Wine Companion, 95 points Ray Jordan Winepilot, 95 Points Ken Gargett Winepilot, 94 Points Huon Hooke The Real Review

"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.