Listen Now: Allister Ashmead Talks Barossa, Family and Wine on The Sipping Point Podcast

February 05, 2026

We’re excited to share the latest episode of The Sipping Point: Wine, Food & More! podcast featuring our Co-Managing Director at Elderton Wines, Allister Ashmead.

Hosted by Laurie Forster, The Sipping Point is a long-running podcast that explores wine, food, and hospitality through honest conversations with producers, sommeliers, and industry voices from around the world. Laurie is a respected wine educator, speaker, and author, known for making wine feel approachable and relevant, whether you’re deeply immersed in the industry or simply enjoy a good glass.

In this episode, Laurie and Allister dive into Australian wine in a way that might change how you think about it. Allister shares the Elderton family story in the Barossa, the importance of old-vine vineyards, and how sustainability plays a growing role in the winery today. They also unpack some of the misconceptions that still surround Australian wine, explore what sets Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon apart, and tell the story behind Elderton’s iconic Command Shiraz.

The conversation moves beyond the vineyard as well, touching on family dynamics in a multi-generational business and personal wine preferences. The result is a relaxed, engaging look at the depth and diversity of Australian wine.

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