Bird In Hand Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Adelaide Hills

Winemaking Notes

Fruit was predominantly sourced from within the high-altitude cool pockets of the Adelaide Hills, including Lenswood, Balhannah, Oakbank, Woodside and Charleston. The fruit was gently crushed, destemmed, and immediately chilled before being pressed to tank where only the purest free run juice underwent a cool fermentation over approximately 10-12 days. All vineyard parcels were kept separate until blending, to allow the winemakers the best possible options for the final wine. Individual batches were chosen based on flavour, complexity, and cohesiveness within the blend to produce a fresh and vibrant wine that represents the very best Sauvignon Blanc of the vintage. This meticulous approach ensures optimal preservation of the variety's characteristic aromatics and vibrant fruit purity.

Vintage Conditions

The 2025 vintage was an outstanding year characterised by a warm growing season, cool nights for ideal acid retention and favourable autumn conditions. The combination of early ripening, balanced acidity, and clean, concentrated flavours has positioned this vintage as highly promising for the Adelaide Hills wine region, producing wines of both immediate appeal and potential longevity. These exceptional seasonal conditions allowed the fruit to develop the wine's distinctive lemongrass, passionfruit and citrus characteristics whilst maintaining the lively natural acidity that defines premium Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc. The result is a wine that captures the essence of one of Australia's most celebrated cool-climate regions at its finest.