On Sunday we had a fabulous day for the 2023 Elderton Tennis Classic! Perfect weather, a fun contingent of teams, strong competition and great food and wine. Thank you to everyone who came to play this year, and to those who cheered from the sidelines – it is you all who make the day…
On Friday night we were named the bronze medallist in the Tourism Wineries category at the South Australian Tourism Awards. As a small, family owned and operated winery this is a great testament to our friendly, knowledgeable staff who host visitors in Cellar Door throughout the year! The South Australian Tourism Awards program, delivered…
We are pleased to share that Elderton Wines has been announced as a finalist in two major cellar door tourism awards this month: the Great Wine Capitals South Australian Best of Wine Tourism Awards and the South Australian Tourism Awards. Public voting for the South Australian Tourism Awards ‘Voters’ Choice Award’ is now open….
It is hard to believe that it has already been 30 years since Elderton was thrown into national, and furthermore into international prominence, as a result of winning the 1993 Jimmy Watson at the Melbourne Wine Show. The fact that we also had the runner-up in the show, with our 1992 Estate Shiraz, made the…
by Elderton Wines Cellar Door Have you ever wondered just what it takes to make great wine? What the difference really is between the thousands of litres of wines produced in Australia and the few truly celebrated great wines of the world? Behind the Vines is the ultimate wine experience for discerning wine lovers. The Ashmead…
[view the story as a PDF] For the first time in our family history, the decision was made to change the release date of our beloved Command Shiraz and Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon. Normally released to the world on 1 March, from now on we will release these wines on 1 September. Over the past…
[view the story as a PDF] On 1 October, Elderton will be releasing the newest vintage of Helbig 1915 Shiraz, from 2021. It is now just ticking over a dozen years since we took ownership of the Helbig vineyard on the Western Ridge of the Barossa, which has its earliest plantings going back…
[view the story as a PDF] VINTAGE 2023 WRAP FROM JULES Vintage 2023 was one we will remember for some time. Characterised by cooler and wetter-than-usual weather, our vines were in no hurry to ripen their crop. This was a vintage to test both our vineyard team and us in the winery! Having decided…
[view 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 *new vintage* Command is truly an expression of place, and we are proud to be the current custodians of a rare piece of…
On Saturday we were named #4 in the Halliday Wine Companion People’s Choice Award for the Top 10 wineries offering the best winery experience in Australia. We are proud to be in the Top 10 two years running! 802 wineries received votes in the award, so to be named fourth means a lot to…
