We always like to say thanks to our mum, Lorraine, for everything she achieved whilst at the helm of the family company – for her passion, dedication, hard work and prudent decisions, as well as everything she has done for us as our mother and grandmother. Our thanks to mum became something to share…
by Jess Ruciack The Barossa is a fantastic place to visit year-round, with each season having its own perks. If you are planning a visit to the Barossa this Autumn, we’ve put together some information that might be handy and some insider tips and thoughts on what to see and do while you’re here enjoying…
by Allister Ashmead [view the story as a PDF] As many Commanders and Eldertonians would be aware, I often start my tastings and wine dinners with the phrase, “If anyone here is still drinking Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc… then STOP IT!” It usually gets a laugh, but elicits a majority response of, “We stopped doing that…
by Allister Ashmead [view the story as a PDF] We are now in the midst of our 43rd vintage at Elderton. We also are into our fourth vintage of Small Victories Wine Co. How time flies! Whilst we have many years to draw on when telling the story of Elderton, the evolution of Small Victories…
[view the story as a PDF] If you have any questions about our wines, please contact our Cellar Door team on 08 8568 7878 or by email. 2020 COMMAND SHIRAZ Command is truly an expression of place, and we are proud to be the current custodians of a rare piece of Barossa Valley…
by Jess Ruciack and Jodhi Thoms We’re often asked for recommendations on where to eat in the Barossa. We are lucky, in that we are spoilt for choice in our region. The Barossa has a proud food culture spanning generations, and a history of sharing generous meals with great company (and great wine of course!)…
[view story as a PDF] See where Elderton has been out and about over the last few months, as we share our photos along with those sent in by Commanders and Eldertonians! Send Jess your snaps of Elderton out and about to jess@eldertonwines.com.au Allister with Martin Liu during Allister’s Hong Kong visit in November…
Saturday, 24 February, is Open That Bottle Night. Celebrated on the last Saturday in February each year, the point of this wine movement around the world is that we shouldn’t save our ‘good’ wines for a special occasion – that we should enjoy them when they’re still drinking well. How many times have we…
by Jess Ruciack What’s the best temperature to serve my wine? Does it matter if it’s a really hot day and I’ve just grabbed a bottle of Shiraz off my wine rack? Should I be drinking my Riesling icy cold? These, and many more variations, are questions we get asked a lot in Cellar Door,…
If you’re planning your Barossa visit over the festive season, we have some changed hours over the Christmas period. Here we provide our opening times for Cellar Door to help you plan: ELDERTON CELLAR DOOR OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS As this is a very busy time at Cellar Door, we really appreciate visitors…
