Adelaide Hills
BIRNECH
Pale straw in colour with a hint of green. Concentrated aromas include nectarine and peach intermingled with pineapple, cream, hazelnut and subtle spice. The palate is a long, intense expression of the aromas anchored by balanced oak and a creamy complexity from malolactic fermentation in the finest of French oak. Partial use of wild yeast followed by lees stirring further enhances the sophistication and length of the palate.
2015 Gold, Sydney Royal Wine Show 5 Stars, Winestate Adelaide Hills
• Wine Company of the Year Trophy – Bird in Hand – Adelaide Hills. • Chardonnay of the Year Trophy – Bird in Hand Nest Egg Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2012. 2015 Bird in Hand Nest Egg Chardonnay is named “Wine of the Year” by Winestate Magazine
BIRNESH
The Nest Egg label is reserved for the most outstanding wines of the vintage, regardless of variety. Yields are kept extremely low to maximise flavour and tannin development. The wine is deep red in colour and has intense aromas of dark berries and spice with hints of black pepper. The palate expresses rich dark berries with spicy notes and silky tannins. A complex, powerful yet elegant cool climate Shiraz. Matured in the finest French oak for over 18 months, this extremely limited wine will cellar exceptionally well and reward the discerning collector.
BIRSH
Bird in Hand, has garnered outstanding acclaim for their wines in both the Decanter World Wine awards 2011 and the International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2011.
The Two in the Bush Shiraz 2009 won the Decanter World Wine Awards Trophy for Best Australian Shiraz $20 category.
Bird in Hand Shiraz 2009 received double gold medals in both the Decanter World Wine Awards 2011 and International Wine Challenge 2011. In addition, a swagger of 9 Silver medals across the Bird in Hand range, were announced in both the Decanter World Wine Awards 2011 and International Wine Challenge 2011.
Bird in Hand Executive Director, Andrew Nugent is thrilled with the results that follow on from Decanter's Chardonnay tasting in March where the 08 Nest Egg received gold and was voted "Australia's Best." "These awards are the most prestigious and influential tasting competitions in the wine world and we are proud to have wines at all three tiers of our range performing to these exceptional standards," said Mr Nugent
BIRTNBCH
A lightly oaked Chardonnay using both new and old French oak to give a lively aroma of hazelnut citrus and stone fruits. The palate offers an abundance of peach and nectarine with a clean and crisp finish. A combionation of wild and cultured yeasts add complexity and texture. James Halliday (August 2011): 92 points
BIRTNBSH
A wine with intense aromas of rich dark berries and exotic spice. The palate has blackberries, white pepper and mocha characteristics with a long, flavoursome finish. This wine has instant appeal, with the necessary balance and structure to age for up to 5 years.
PLLW