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Awards | Press | Events
RECENT AWARDS & RATINGS
ROYAL HOBART INTERNATIONAL WINE SHOW 2007
Bird in Hand Merlot 2006
Trophy "Best Merlot"
INTERNATIONAL COOL CLIMATE WINE SHOW 2008
Nest Egg Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Gold Medal
Two in the Bush Chardonnay 2007
Gold Medal
WINESTATE May / June 2007
Bird in Hand Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
5 stars & Top of Category - Regional Tasting
WINESTATE Australia & NZ Wine Buying Guide, Special Edition 2006
Bird in Hand Shiraz 2005
WINE of the YEAR Winner from over 10,000 Australian & NewZealand wines tasted throught the year.
SHIRAZ of the YEAR Winner (Amcor Glass Trophy)
Bird in Hand Merlot 2005
MERLOT of the YEAR Winner (The Radoux Trophy)
WINESTATE September/October 2006
Bird in Hand Shiraz 2005
Winner of the 'Worlds Greatest Shiraz' Challenge $30-$40 category. 5 Stars & Top of Category.
Bird in Hand Merlot 2005
4+1/2 stars & Top of Cateogry.
National Cool Climate Wine Show 2006
Bird in Hand Merlot 2005
Gold Medal
Wine Spectator, May 2007 (USA)
Bird in Hand Sauvignon Blanc 2006
90 points -
“Juicy, deft, and appealing for its grapefruit and peach flavors. Lingers nicely on the finish with just enough lively acidity to make this sing.”
Two in the Bush Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2006
88 points - “Fresh and invigorating, with grapefruit and green pineapple flavors, lingering on the deft finish.”
Brisbane Fine Wine Show 2006
Nest Egg Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Tropy Winner (Bordeaux Red category) and top scoring wine of the show.
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2007
Nest Egg 'JOY' 2002
92 points - Ralph Kyte-Powell and Huon Hooke
James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion 2007
Bird in Hand Sauvignon Blanc 2005
94 points - Best of the Best by Variety
Bird in Hand Rielsing 2005
93 points
Bird in Hand Shiraz 2004
92 points
RECENT PRESS
Gourmet Traveller WINE Dec 06 / Jan 07
Bird in Hand Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Wines To Try - "Many will tell you it's a waste of time planting cabernet in the Hills. In many cases they're right, but this isn't one of them. A dark core of fruit with fine edges, fully ripe tannins and a finely textured finish."
The Daily Examiner, North Coast QLD Weekend 25/26 November 2006
Nest Egg Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
"Soared like an eagle" - 9/10
The Age, Sunday 12 November 2006
Nest Egg Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
4 stars. The distinctive nose of blackcurrants, briar, lemon thyme and cedar adds up to a great varietal purity in this aromatic Adelaide Hills Cabernet. The elegant, middleweight palate has great clarity and intensity of flavour. Drink now to 2011.
The Advertiser, Wednesday 9 August 2006 - Food & Wine
Bird in Hand Sauvignon Blanc 2006
No question of varietal strengths, but look for more, like guavas and even a slice of key lime pie, citrussy and creamy. Take note too of an interesting spice lift on the palate. Fascinating.
Gourmet Traveller WINE - Big Red Issue June/July 2006
Two in the Bush Shiraz 2005
The Nugent family's estate-grown wines are recognised as being amongst South Australia's finest. Their Two in the Bush Shiraz from the Adelaide Hills exhibits rich red fruit flavours of warm rasberry and mulberry and a distinctive backbone of exotic spices and white pepper. With a soft, excellent palate structure, this shiraz displays the quality and value synonymous with Bird in Hand. Cellar door open 7 days.
Nest Egg JOY Pinot Noir Cuvee - 92 points
An individual style, echoing the use of pinot noir grapes. It's turning bronze with age, and is big and mouth-filling, generously flavoured and sweetly rich in fruit, but at the same time enlivened by acidity. Not a subtle wine, but big and joyful.
WINESTATE Australia & New Zealand Buying Guide May/June 2006
Bird in Hand Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 - 4+1/2 stars
A big wine that is rich and powerful, with an almost party-like nose and a chocolaty, leathery palate that has a very firm tannic backbone. $30
Bird in Hand Shiraz 2004 - 4+1/2 stars
A very ripe and yet elegant wine. Has hints of raisins on the nose and a sweet balance of ripe fruit, spicy oak and tarry tannins on the palate. Lovely texture. Has potential. $30
Gourmet Traveller WINE April/May 2006
Bird in Hand Shiraz 2004 - 94 points
Shy mocha, dark-chocolate and vanilla aromas lead into a shiraz of greater density and richness than we might expect from the Hills. Medium to full-bodied, with a fleshy, textural palate. Berry and anise flavours chime in. Already drinks very well.
Nest Egg 'JOY'
Nest Egg is the name given to an elite group of Bird in Hand wines that reflect the finest estate-grown fruit from exceptional vintages. Bird in Hand Nest Egg Joy Sparkling Pino Noir is delicate salmon pink in colour and displays complex aromas of mushroom and yeast. It is best enjoyed with food.
Judy Ridgeway's Best Olive Oil Buys Around the World
Bird in Hand First Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
'...Good intensity of spicy tomatoes and lemons, followed by more tomatoes and fresh herbs with bitter tones and plenty of well-balanced pepper. The latter fades to a lovely fruity finish. The Nugents simply suggest that you should use the oil liberally!...'
UP COMING EVENTS
Bird in Hand CONCERT SERIES
On Saturday 14th February 2009 the Bird in Hand Concert Series will continue featuring the sensational James Morrison and his band in an exhilarating performance under the setting sun.
Concert commences at 8pm. Gates open at 6pm.
Booking essential with admission by ticket only
VIP
$120 per person or $1,100 for tables of 10. Strictly Limited. Gourmet selection from The Caterers served with selected Bird in Hand wines at 6.30pm. Cheese platters and chocolates during interval Allocated prime concert seating.
General
$50 per person. Bring your rugs, deck chairs and picnic and set up on the lawns. Selection of Adelaide Hills produce prepared by Bullocks Cafe available - to be ordered when booking at $15 per head.
Bird in Hand wine available for purchase
Our licence does not allow alcohol to be brought onto the site
NOTE: WE PLAY RAIN OR SHINE
Bookings and enquiries sales@birdinhand.com.au or 08 8389 9488
THE GALLERY
The Gallery at Bird in Hand is due to be completed in November 2008.
The picturesque ambience of The Gallery and the lawned areas provide the perfect setting amongst the vines and the olive groves. Whether it is a small private luncheon, an informal gathering or a wedding, Bird in Hand will deliver a world class experience for you and your guests leaving a memorable impression.
We are accepting bookings from mid -November and enquiries can be made to Lynette McFarlane on 08 8389 9488 or sales@birdinhand.com.au
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