Bird in Hand wine
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In 1997, an unassuming young viticulturalist and winemaker, Andrew Nugent,
chanced his arm in the emerging wine region of the Adelaide Hills. Andrew
grew up next door to Penfolds at Magill and his formative wine years
were spent in South Australia’s McLaren Vale. It was here that
he honed his craft as a viticulturalist, vineyard manager and winemaker.
The Nugent family live and work on the picturesque property, reflecting
the strong sense of community in the Adelaide Hills.
Andrew exudes a quiet but steely determination to grow Bird in Hand
into one of the world’s great wineries. “We live and work
at the winery. We know the best thing we can do for our community is
grow and produce the best wine and olives we can. Our success will be
our community’s success. A high tide lifts all the boats in the
bay. At Bird in Hand we’ve assembled the best team of people,
we’ve painstakingly selected the perfect terroir and we’re
well on our way.”
The sense of community emanates from Andrews mother Joy, who is the
visionary behind Nurse Link, providing palliative care in the home.
She has now gone on to form NurseLink Foundation, a charity to advance
nursing in the spirit of Florence Nightlingale and change the way we
care for the frail and elderly.
The
Vineyard
In 1997, Andrew Nugent planted vineyards and an olive grove on 100 acres
on Bird in Hand Road, Woodside. The road itself was named after the
"Bird in Hand" gold mine that operated in the district in
the 1850s.
Four hundred metres above sea level, the vineyards face north and boast
deep, well drained red earth, formed from metamorphic rock.
To extend the winemaking range available to Bird in Hand, another vineyard
in the famous wine-growing region of Clare has been acquired to provide
fruit for world class Riesling and Shiraz.
Bird In Hand wines
BIRD IN HAND - Chardonnay 2007
Grape Type: 100% Chardonnay.
ABV: 13.5%.
Tasting Notes: Aromas of nectarine, white peach and cashew precede a
full flavoured, smoothly textured palate that finishes with a fresh
mineral crispness.
Food and Wine Matching: Ideal with seafood, cream based pasta or chicken
dishes and richly flavoured risottos.
On Special Offer - Was £11.45 - Now £9.96
BIRD IN HAND - Nest Egg Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Grape Type: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
ABV: 14.5%.
Tasting Notes: The wine has a vibrant, deep colour and classic varietal
lifted aromas of dark red berries and cassis. The palate is an intense
expression of the aromas, enhanced with integrated fine tannin and a
deliciously long, persistent finish.
Food and Wine Matching: Excellent with roast beef, an ideal accompaniment
to Sunday lunch.
On Special Offer - Was £33.99 - Now £26.91
BIRD IN HAND - Pinot Noir Rose 2007
Grape Type: 100% Pinot Noir.
ABV: 12.5%.
Tasting Notes: Lifted strawberry aromas, the fruit sweetness is balanced
by a crisp and lively finish
Food and Wine Matching: Ideal with any seafood platter or vegetarian
stir fry.
On Special Offer - Was £10.40 - Now £9.07
BIRD IN HAND - Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Grape Type: 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
ABV: 12.5%.
Tasting Notes: This unoaked wine has trademark varietal definition,
It exhibits the full array of flavours and aromas from freshly cut grass
and gooseberry to the tropical character of pineapple and passionfruit.
The palate has freshness and intensity finishing long, lively and crisp.
Food and Wine Matching: An ideal match with smoked cheese and an light
salad.
On Special Offer - Was £11.45 - Now £9.96
BIRD IN HAND - Shiraz 2006
Grape Type: 100% Shiraz.
ABV: 14.5%.
Tasting Notes: Aged in French oak, this Shiraz is a balance between
intensity and finesse. Aromas and flavours of dark red berries and spice,
made complex by fine integrated tannins and a long rich finish.
Food and Wine Matching: Perfect with a barbecue, spicy home-made burgers
and ribs work fantastically with this red.
On Special Offer - Was £12.99 - Now £11.35
