Bird in Hand Winery
I don't even know where to begin when people ask me about Bird in Hand Winery. My time here was extremely eye-opening and memorable all because of the people involved in it. Eye-opening because their winemaker is one of the best in the world and I was able to work as part of his team, memorable because of the incredible people I worked with in the tasting room leading up to harvest. My husband and I are already talking about finding a way to move to Australia!
Bird in Hand is located in Woodside, South Australia. It's a hour outside of Adelaide in the Adelaide Hills, and the scenery is straight up what you would think of when you picture Australian wine country - vineyards, gumtrees, rolling hills, kangaroos, and koalas! I would drive an hour to work each morning and would see at least one roo or koala each time! I'm not a morning person AT ALL, but this drive is one of the happiest memories I have of my time there.
The winery is family-owned and was started in 1997. Since then they've been able to showcase their love of wine, art, and food not only at there picturesque estate in Australia, but on a global scale. The collaborate with luxury designers, host prestigious events all over the world, and for years their Bird in Hand Rosé was served at Wimbledon. They also hold a concert series every year on the lawn of their property that attracts people from all over and tickets usually sell out! I haven't met a person who would turn down a chance to have a picnic and wine on the grass while watching live music. If you ever get a chance to go to one of the concerts, you won't regret it!
The team there is really what makes this place what it is. When you walk into the tasting room or restaurant, aside from being in awe of the beauty of this place, you're welcomed by people who just want to make your time there amazing! Working in the tasting room I met people from all over the world, but it was always exciting for me when a Canadian walked through the door. And I couldn't believe it when a woman came to the winery who actually lived in the same neighbourhood in BC as I did, and we even knew the same people! That was one of those moments when you realize just how small the world really is.
I've gone on for a while about how amazing this place is, but I haven't even mentioned the countless awards they have won! Just in the short time I was there, they won Winestate's Australian Winemaker of the Year, Wine of the Year (2012 Nest Egg Chardonnay), and Winery of the Year. This was the first time ever that a white wine had won best wine in show in Australia! That's a pretty big deal :)
I hope you all get a chance to visit this place some day. I've had a few people ask me what wine regions I recommend visiting, and the Adelaide Hills is always on that list.
Thanks for reading <3
Jen
Very first thing which these companies focus on is the customer satisfaction and marketing through the word of mouth and that is what they are doing.
Nice pic.
Nice pictures
Awesome post.
Thanks for this review. The wines we have around here are sour taste to my mouth, need to try something different.
Ive been looking for a new wine to try...thanks for the review @travelingsomm
Multiple awards nice. And the name is really... nice too 😅
One more winery on my list to test :-)
Love the photos
Nice review for local wine lovers. It would be nice if you could write about their wine types.
Always something cool about being at a winery. I am not sure what it is . I have photographed a few weddings at two different wineries they are always classy and interesting.
I've always wanted to travel to Australia, you've just added another reason for me to visit! Thanks:)
Cool photos, cool wine)
I am really impressed with these winery, it will be a privilege for you working in such great winery. What i really appreciate about these company is the various business ideas put in place in other to show case and enable the fast growth of the winery for example the concert that is held every year. Thesr business idea enable the winery to win these various awards. Sadly I am not in Australia but when ever i travel there some day I will always stop by. Thank for sharing this post .
There is also a Bird-in-Hand in the heart of Amish country, next to Lancaster, Pennsylvania (population 410 people, no winery).
an incredible trip! amazing and very beautiful.
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WTF! Did you try the wine? Did you even know this post was about wine? Please, just leave.
Gotta love Australia :) Is it true that the rules in Australia are different? f.ex they can have a bottle of blended wine, say 60% shiraz, and 40% something else and still say it's a Shiraz?
@travelmarcus - they can only list a single varietal if it's at least 85% of the stated variety. So if a label says 'Shiraz', it's at least 85% Shiraz. If it is 60/40 (let's say the 40% is Cab Sauv) like you mentioned, the label would state Shiraz Cabernet, or just wouldn't list the varietals and maybe call it a 'red blend'. Hope this helps!
Thanks!! And the rules are the same all over the world for this?
I love the Shiraz coming from South austrailla! Hands down best syrah aka shiriaz Ive ever had!
A kangaroo in a vineyard. Got to love that.
I don't think I've ever had an Australian wine I didn't like. But I have to wonder how many grapes a kangaroo can eat in one sitting.
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Very cool Post, will definitely check this Winery out after reading this post!
Great article, the wineyard seems to be a top of notch winery. I used to visit a lot of winery's when we went on Holiday in France. One of them I still follow, it is Chateau Saint Nabor. (http://www.chateau-saint-nabor.com/) They have a great 'Grand prestige' red wine. It is absolutely superb. Last year I opend a bottle of the Grand Prestige of which I kept from 2007, it tasted like heaven... Love reading your post and get to know more great wineplaces.. Thank you !!