Hatch Wines St Johns Shiraz 2022

2022 | Barossa Valley | Shiraz

Description

The St Johns Shiraz 2022 from Hatch Wines is a bold and expressive Shiraz that captures the essence of the Barossa Valley. With intense dark fruit flavours, including blackberry and plum, and a subtle hint of oak, this Shiraz offers everything you’d expect from a premium Barossa red. Crafted with love and dedication, this wine is perfect for pairing with hearty dishes or enjoyed on its own. Whether you’re a Shiraz enthusiast or simply looking for a quality wine to share, the St Johns Shiraz 2022 promises a robust yet smooth experience that highlights the best of Barossa.

95 Points | James Halliday Wine Companion 

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A bottle of Hatch St Johns Shiraz 2022, featuring a sleek black label with gold embossed text, showcasing a premium Barossa Valley Shiraz from Hatch Wines.

Shiraz sourced from St Johns at the northern extremity of the Barossa Valley. A very deeply coloured wine with rich aromas of macerated blood plums, blackberry, black cherry and cassis. Hints of baking spice, licorice, Christmas cake, Old Jamaican chocolate, olive tapenade, herbs and pastis. Great fruit density with a sandy tannin grip and a real sense of compression and latent power, finishing inky with graphite-edged black fruits and plenty of grunt.

95 Points | Dave Brookes | Halliday Wine Companion

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Winemaker's Notes

The 2022 vintage in the Northern Barossa produced aromatic Shiraz fruit with great depth and richness. Fruit for HATCH St Johns Shiraz was fermented on skins in small open top fermenters with gentle plunging and irrigation for 5-10 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. HATCH is delicious now however you will be rewarded with medium to long-term cellaring.
Enjoy with barbequed, roasted, grilled or slow cooked red
meats particularly beef. It also pairs perfectly with spicy Asian meat dishes.

Technical Info

Variety: Shiraz
Region: Barossa Valley | South Australia | Australia
Size: 750mL
Alcohol Volume: 14%
Standard Drinks: 8.3
CONTAINS SULPHITES
WINE OF AUSTRALIA

Cellaring Recommendations

The St Johns Shiraz 2022 can be enjoyed now for its rich fruit and bold structure, but it will benefit from cellaring for the next 10-15 years. Over time, the tannins will soften, and the wine will develop additional layers of complexity.

Hatch Wines St Johns Shiraz 2022

Barossa Valley

About the Winemaker – Chris Hatch

Chris Hatch’s journey into winemaking began with a love of science, which led him to study at the University of Adelaide. After gaining hands-on experience at the Australian Wine Research Institute, he discovered his passion for winemaking – a career that blends both science and tradition. With a degree in Microbiology and Organic Chemistry, Chris embarked on a successful career at Kaiser Stuhl, later moving to Orlando before being recruited by Wolf Blass in 1987.

Chris spent over three decades with Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), becoming the Chief Winemaker responsible for some of Australia’s most iconic wine brands, including Penfolds, Wynns, Wolf Blass, and Lindeman’s. His dedication and skill led him to win numerous prestigious awards, including multiple International Winemaker of the Year and International Red Winemaker of the Year titles.

After retiring, Chris launched Hatch Wines, a small, family-run brand that focuses on creating exceptional wines that reflect the best regional varietal expressions. His winemaking philosophy centres on balance, elegance, and finesse, producing wines that are excellent both in their youth and with age. With Hatch Wines, Chris continues his bold pursuit of perfection, sharing his passion and expertise with a new audience.

About the Wine Region: Barossa Valley

The Barossa Valley in South Australia is world-renowned for its Shiraz, and Hatch Wines captures the essence of this celebrated region with their St Johns Shiraz 2022. The region’s hot climate and rich, varied soils provide the ideal conditions for growing premium Shiraz grapes. With a history steeped in winemaking tradition, Barossa Shiraz is known for its bold fruit flavours, rich texture, and excellent aging potential. Hatch Wines harnesses this tradition to create wines that reflect the terroir and craftsmanship of the region.

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