Hugo Wines Johnny’s Block Shiraz 2022

Johnnys block shiraz is sourced from the oldest shiraz vines on the Hugo estate planted by John Hugo in 1969. These old gnarly vines are hand picked and hand sorted and consistently produce wines of depth, intensity and generous mouthfeel while still having fine soft tannins. While this fruit is typically destined for Hugo’s Reserve Shiraz, Johnnys block is a modern take on McLaren Vale shiraz spending less oak and showing more fruit characters.  

Fermentation 8 days over skins and matured in older French oak hogsheads for 10 months. Careful Barrel selection then used for final wine.

We are a family business with a long history, recently taken over by the fifth generation. Our single estate vineyard in McLaren Vale is uniquely high and cool. The old vines and more recent plantings all produce exceptional fruit that’s healthy and balanced – the wines are fresh and bright, but with complexity and depth; layered, just like the site on which they grow. Our vines are our family and our wines have been recognised for more than 40 years.