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A new direction for Hatch

Hatch spent a lifetime in the bold pursuit of perfection, making wines that have won major global awards against the best of the best. Launching HATCH, he wanted to make elegant and sophisticated wines using the best regional varietal expressions of fruit. He is enjoying the opportunity to build their small, family-run brand from the ground up. From making and blending the wine, to marketing, showcasing and selling the wines. It’s a chance to share his continuing passion and knowledge with a whole new audience.

Launching Hatch

His retirement provided an exciting opportunity to launch HATCH. And 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.

Awards and recognition

Over the years, there’ve been many accolades while leading the Wolf Blass winemaking team. These are some of the awards that mean the most to him:

1999 Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy – 1998 Wolf Blass Black Label

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

Judging over 75 wine competitions in Australia, UK and USA was an amazing experience that has added to my skills:

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