HATCH Barossa St Johns Shiraz is one of the exquisite wines from renowned Australian winemaker Chris Hatcher. Affectionately known as Hatch, after 50 years creating wines for some of Australia’s most recognised labels, such as Penfolds and Wolf Blass, Chris Hatcher has now launched his own HATCH Wines to continue crafting beautiful, classic wines that stand the test of time.

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.

When you think of Australian Shiraz, Barossa always comes to mind. Northern Barossa produces aromatic Shiraz fruit with great depth and richness. Fruit for HATCH Barossa 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.

Chris Hatcher’s love for 1920s jazz, art deco design and refined revelry, has influenced the elegant design, making HATCH Barossa St Johns Shiraz a showstopper bottle that you’ll continue to appreciate even after the wine is gone!