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The 2005 Semillon won the Trophy for ‘Best Open Vintage Semillon’ and ‘Best White Wine of the Show’. Also, the 2009 Claret won the Trophy for ‘Best Open Vintage Red Blend’.

This small winery is really doing big things!

Best Chardonnay as well as countless other trophies and gold medals across the range.

Proud of their achievements so far, executive director, founder and chief winemaker, Andrew Nugent says, "Our original goal for Bird in Hand was to build one of the world's great wineries. In working towards achieving this, we have become so much more. We are now an international lifestyle brand that is synonymous with excellence."

“I’m really proud of what our team has achieved in the first ten years. Whether it is the latest vintage, concerts amongst the vines, wedding parties or opera in the barrel hall, we are constantly praised for over delivering on the Bird in Hand experience,” said Nugent.

So join the celebrations and get yourself a bottle of the Bird in Hand Nest Egg Shiraz 2008 with four FREE European crystal glasses and wish them a 10th Birthday to remember.

in structure, richness, fruit and balance. Typical styles you’ll come across are Blanc de Blanc (white of whites) made from 100% Chardonnay, Blanc de Noirs (white of black grapes) made from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, Rosé, and Sparkling Shiraz. If you’re after dry styles, then go for Ultra Brut and Brut or for those with a sweet tooth, the Sec and Demi-sec will be more your style.

Add some Sparkle to your Christmas and choose from our extensive list of individual Sparklings or try one of our festive collections below:

It’s Christmas time in the city and soon it will be Christmas day! So indulge in some premium Australian Sparkling, with savings of $62. This line-up of stunning bubblies are only $12 a bottle – they’re the perfect stocking fillers for your friends and colleagues who are notoriously hard to buy for or of course you can simply enjoy these beauties yourself.

With traditional blends and modern styles included, it’s the perfect way to put some jingle in the season. When fun and festivity are the order of the day, glasses filled with quality bubbles are essential to the celebration. With the Jingle Bubbles mixed dozen you’ll secure six white and six red Sparkling wines for just $15.99 a bottle. Plus, you’ll receive 4 FREE Schott Zwiesel Congresso Champagne Flutes worth $60!

Melbourne Christmas Dinner 2 December 2011

Join our Wine Educator Chris Barnes for a night of fantastic food, wine and entertainment at the prestigious RACV Club in Melbourne's CBD. Positioned at the heart of bustling, cosmopolitan Melbourne, the five-star RACV Club will host our event and showcase a vibrant summer menu, complemented by some of the best wines we have uncovered this year, hand selected by our Tasting Panel.

Sydney Christmas Dinner 8 December 2011

Join our Wine Educator Michael Quirk for a night of fantastic food, wine and entertainment at French bistro Baroque. Nestled in The Rocks, Baroque offers relaxed dining in a prime position and is just a stone's throw to Sydney Harbour. We will be showcasing a vibrant summer themed menu, complemented by some of the best wines we have uncovered this year, hand selected by our Tasting Panel.

These events will sell out fast so book now

Mum

Regal White Duo plus Intelligent Ice gift pack

Save $34.95 on this duo of regal whites that comes with chill balls to ensure cool sipping all summer long. Mum will enjoy a Best’s Great Western House Block Riesling 2010 with its citrus intensity and mouth-watering acidity, a Redgate Chardonnay from the Margaret River, featuring persistent peach and melon flavours, both chilled to perfection with her Intelligent Ice Chill Balls, specially designed to keep wine cool without watering it down. The perfect wine accessory for the Australian climate!

Dad

Luscious Tawny gift pack

Give dad the gift of fortified quality with a bottle of R.L. Buller & Son Premium Fine Tawny NV plus 2 premium liqueur glasses. The total value is $38, but you pay just $24.99. This Fine Tawny NV presents sweet, lifted spirit aromas of plum, a mouth-watering and viscous palate with cedary oak on the finish. Dad can bring out the best in this brilliant Tawny by serving it in his 2 Mondial Liqueur glasses from Schott Zwiesel. Perfect for the discerning fortified lover.

Brother

Tri-State Reds gift pack

Combining three premium red winemaking regions, New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia, this fantastic selection will make your brother’s day, for just $99! He’ll enjoy the Cuttaway Hill’s 2009 Pinot Noir from the Southern Highlands, Henry’s Drive Reserve Padthaway Shiraz 2006 with bright fruit flavours and amazing depth and a beautifully regional, Margaret River Killerby Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 with sweet, lifted aromas of red and dark fruits plus hints of cedar.

Sister

Classic Stars gift pack

Make your sister’s Christmas with these two classic stunners that come with a two-bottle wetsuit grade neoprene carry bag. Total value $84.95 – you pay just $34.99! She’ll enjoy the Allinda Chardonnay 2010, exuding sweet, creamy citrus, peach and melon fruit aromas, it has a savoury and zesty palate and finishes with long and layered, toasty oak persistence. The red for her to savour is the Petersons Cabernet Merlot 2009, which has spicy, dense and raisin fruit aromas, with lingering dark berry fruit flavours.

Oldest mate

Celebrate with Cabernet gift pack

Give your oldest mate this fantastic gift pack featuring two Cabernet blends from James Halliday 5 red star producers – his highest accolade – along with a corkscrew and bottle pourer. Total value – over $56. Yours for just $39.95! The Evans & Tate Catching Thieves Cabernet Merlot 2009 is a Gold medal-winning red and the Bremerton Wines Matilda Plains Cabernet Shiraz 2009 is a classic Australian blend. Add to this a quality corkscrew and bottle pourer set and you’ve got a red wine gift that’s incredible value!

Best friend

Premium Sparkling gift pack

Surprise your best friend with this special Sparkling gift pack – the perfect excuse for a girls night in. It includes a premium quality bottle of Sparkling wine plus two European crystal flutes, valued at $62. You pay just $39.99! The Cuttaway Hill Laurence Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV is sourced from 100% Southern Highlands fruit and has maturing fruit flavours, beautiful length and a fine mousse. Simply delicious served in your Schott Zwiesel crystal flutes along with light canapés.

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Plus, if you weren’t lucky enough to get your hands on a 2011 Calendar here is its scrumptious food match by Peter Howard.

Linguine with basil and crispy pancetta

Serves 4

¼ cup pine nuts

1 bunch fresh basil leaves

2 small garlic cloves, diced roughly

¾ cup grated parmesan

5 tbsp olive oil

Salt and lemon to season

500g linguine

8 slices of pancetta, cut into strips

Extra parmesan to garnish

1. Put the pine nuts in an un-oiled fry pan and roast over a low heat until toasted. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool.

2. Place the pine nuts, basil, garlic and parmesan in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped. With the motor running, gradually add the oil in a thin, steady stream until well combined. Season with salt and a squeeze of lemon.

3. Meanwhile, put four litres of well-salted water in a big saucepan to boil. When boiling, add linguine and cook until al dente.

4. Put a small amount of olive oil in a pan, when hot add pancetta pieces and cook until crispy. Put to one side.

5. Once linguine is cooked and drained, immediately combine pesto and linguine. Add crispy pancetta and mix, add grated parmesan then serve.