Bird In Hand goes hard in Tasmania

Adelaide Hills winery Bird in Hand is going full tilt with its expansion in Tasmania.

Bird in Hand recently announced its long-term lease acquisition of a 10.1-hectare vineyard located in the West Tamar.

It says it wants to deepen its roots in Tasmania’s cool-climate wine regions.

The new addition is in Rowella, and produces grape varieties including shiraz, riesling, chardonnay and pinot noir.

The lease forms part of Bird in Hand’s plan to expand its presence in Tasmania.

In 2021, it developed a vineyard at Seymour on the island's state's east coast.

“With its collection of established vine plantings, the West Tamar vineyard in Rowella infuses us with energy and excitement,” says Andrew Nugent, co-founder of Bird in Hand.

“Under the guidance of our winemaker Sarah Burvill and wine consultant Sam Harrop MW, Bird in Hand is well-positioned to build upon ongoing efforts to craft beautiful Australian wines reflecting the cool climates of Tasmania and our Woodside estate in Adelaide Hills.”

The east coast vineyard at Seymour borders the Douglas Apsley National Park.

A total of 60 hectares will be planted to pinot noir and chardonnay.