For a glass of sparkling wine

Bird in Hand, the well known Australian winery, has launched a bouguet of wines in the city , says Barnalee Handique
A good bottle of wine complements any meal. Ask Andrew Nugent,marketing Director and wine maker of Bird in Hand winery, who was at The Marriot recently to launch a bouquet of wines. “ Yes, good wine is a perfect accompaniment to any dish. However, Pairing happens in two basic ways- by complementing a process for striving for similar flavours.Se

condly by contrast, by finding a perfect the wine, which lends a something extra to the dish, an extra seasoning you can say. For instance, complementarity is difficult to achieve when the dishes are highly spiced, that is fortified with loads of chillies. That is pairing of spicy dishes is usually recommended on contrast,”express the wine maker.
Nugent which is one of the main force behind, Bird in Hand winery is known to be one of-the-finest winemakers of Australia. Since it's inception in 1997, the brand has cut a niche for itself in the wine market.The brand has two ranges-The Bird In Hand range which is released every vintage with premium wines of quality and substance like Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir,Merlot, Cabernet,Shiraz and Reisling.While the Two in the Bush range includes popular wines like Melot/Cabernet, Shiraj, Semillion, Sauvignon Blanc and a Chardonay. The wines are realeased every vintage.
Revealing the details of the new varietals,Nugent reveals, “You may love the glass of wine that fills you tingling freshness. But there is a difference in taste, colour and processing each wine goes through before they are bottled and marketed. He validates his point, “For instance, Two in the Bush Semillion Sauvignonis white in nature with fresh. What makes you go heady are the captivating aromas of lemongrass, citrus and apple with a hint of cutgrass.It is a classic bourdeaux blend.While Two in The bush Shiraj has a mixed aroma of a rich fruity palate combining a heady mixtureof lush, juicy and red fruit flavours.”
The Bird in hand Sparkling Pinot Noir,is a sparkling Rose wine with falvours of strawberry and cherry. The fruity sweetness is a balanced by a crisp note, making it a perfect pre dinner or celebratory drink.On the other hand, The Bird in Hand Merlot is deep rich in colour and exhibits intense aromas of plum, mulberry, cinnamon and spice. The richness and vibrancy of the fruit ensures a long and perfect finish with mild tannins.The Birs in Hand Shiraz is deep red in colour and is embedded in the aomas of plum, dark berries and plum.
Explaining about the process, Nugent Reveals, “Grapes are carefully handpicked and processed. The grapes of finest quality are used for the best wines. They are later fermented in oak barrels where the woodt aroma of the barrels gets blended with the grape juice. Later on, after it is bottled, each bottle is marked and carefuuly observed till they reach the store shelves.” Priced Betyween Rs 2090 to Rs 3125 the wines are imported and distributed to various outlets in the city.
The Brand's olives and oils have also earned an international reputation as South Australia's finest. The kalamata, manzanillo and green olives are carefully handpicked and pickled in brine.The first Reserve and Bird In hand olive oils are both cold pressed, extra virgin and exude awonderful freshness and vibrancy.