NOTES

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 lives and works 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.”

TASTING NOTES

The 2006 Bird in Hand Shiraz has been aged for over 15 months in tight grained French oak.

It is deep red with purple hues and exhibits appealing aromas of ripe blackberries, fruitcake and cinnamon. The palate is silky, elegant and richly textured. Complex flavours include plum, spice, blackcurrant and cracked black pepper. A harmonious balance between intensity and finesse, this extremely limited release wine has the elegance and suppleness to drink on release or can be carefully cellared for future enjoyment

OTHER REVIEWS

Medium bodied; rich blackberry, licorice and spice fruit; ripe tannins provide good structure; well integrated French oak. 94 Points, James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion 2009