Bird in Hand has expanded its official AFL and AFLW wine partnership with the Sydney Swans, commemorating the club’s 150th anniversary by collaborating on special edition cases of the 2016 Nest Egg Cabernet Sauvignon.
Limited to just 150 cases, each bottle in the six-bottle collection is individually numbered and features pivotal moments from the Swans’ legacy. Starting with the club’s 1874 founding in South Melbourne, the labels trace its evolution to the present-day status as a symbol of strength, resilience and triumph within the community.
With Bird in Hand’s continued support of the Sydney Swans’ AFL and AFLW teams, having renewed as official wine partner through to the end of the 2025 season, these special edition cases serve as a fitting tribute to one of the AFL’s most beloved clubs.
“We are proud to present these limited-edition wines in collaboration with the Sydney Swans,” says Andrew Nugent, co-founder of Bird in Hand. “The sets unite iconic moments from the club’s 150-year journey with one of our exclusive wines from the pinnacle Nest Egg collection.”
The following milestones are represented on each label in the six-bottle cases:
1874: Commemorates the founding of the South Melbourne Football Club.
1982: Honours the transition from South Melbourne to the Sydney Swans, a pivotal moment in the club’s history.
2005: Celebrates the Sydney Swans unforgettable 2005 Grand Final victory, ending a 72-year premiership drought.
2012: Marks the club’s triumphant 2012 Grand Final win.
2022: Celebrates the historic first Sydney Swans AFLW game, ushering in a new era for the club.
2024: Celebrates the 150th anniversary of the club, honouring a century-and-a-half of passion, resilience and triumph.
Price: $900 per case
