BIRD IN HAND AWARDED WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR AT THE SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION (SFIWC) 2019

BIRD IN HAND AWARDED WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR AT THE 
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION (SFIWC) 2019 

Bird in Hand has been announced the André Tchelistcheff Winemakers of the Year, for their stellar performance at the 2019 San Francisco International Wine competition (SFIWC). The Winemakers of the Year award is bestowed on the winemaking team with the most impressive portfolio of wine entries globally.

'In such challenging times for the Adelaide Hills, we are proud to be awarded the André Tchelistcheff Winemakers of the Year, at the San Francisco International Wine Competition.  We are delighted to accept this award as recognition of our teams relentless pursuit of excellence in artisan winemaking. We hope that it will also help draw attention to the wonderful wines and winemaking community of the Adelaide Hills following the devastating fires that have recently swept through our region.'  Andrew Nugent, founder and director of Bird in Hand.

The South Australian winery displayed an impressive portfolio of wine entries in order to secure the top spot at this prestigious competition including:

Double Gold and Best Rose                2019 Bird in Hand Pinot Nero Rose

Double Gold and Best Blend               2019 Two in the Bush Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 

Double Gold and Best Dry Riesling    2019 Bird in Hand Riesling 

Gold                                                    2018 Bird in Hand Chardonnay

Gold                                                    2015 Nest Egg Cabernet

Gold                                                    2015 Nest Egg Shiraz

Gold                                                    2014 Nest Egg Shiraz

Gold                                                    2012 MAC Shiraz

Bird in Hand has amassed an impressive list of awards over the last few years including most recently the 2019 International Wine Challenge, Red Winemaker of the Year in London in July as well as 2019 Adelaide Hills Wine Show Best Producer >100 tonnes.  

The Bird in Hand portfolio amassed the following coveted awards at these shows:

London International Wine Challenge 2019

International Red Winemaker of the Year

Best Australian Red                    2017 Bird in Hand Syrah

Best South Australian Red          2017 Bird in Hand Syrah

Best South Australian Shiraz      2017 Bird in Hand Syrah

Best Adelaide Hills Shiraz           2017 Bird in Hand Syrah

Best Mt Lofty Ranges Shiraz       2017 Bird in Hand Shiraz

Adelaide Hills Wine Show 2019

Best Producer of Show >100 tonnes

Gold                2019 Bird in Hand Sauvignon Blanc

Gold                2019 Bird in Hand Pinot Nero Rose

Gold                2019 Two in the Bush Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Gold                2018 Bird in Hand Syrah