by Allister Ashmead [view story as a PDF] Way back in 1894 the Scholz family planted a Shiraz vineyard on the banks of the North Para River in Nuriootpa to allow the family a modest farming income. At the time, little did they know that this vineyard would be highly celebrated 100+ years on, for…
[view the story as a PDF] Jules, Brock and Allister checking ferments Mild summer points to good things As the seasons have warmed, compressed vintages with all varieties and blocks ripening together have become increasingly common. However at this point of vintage 2021, there is a spread of different growth stages pointing to a…
[view story as a PDF] While we celebrate 40 vintages of Elderton Wines this year, the history of the vineyard and Cellar Door date back many decades. We are proud to be custodians of such an important part of the Barossa’s viticultural history: 1894 Scholz family plants vineyard on banks of North Para River…
[view story as a PDF] 1 March saw the global release of the 2017 Command Shiraz. Normally at this time of year, we also release the new vintage of Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon as well, but the 2018 vintage was not produced. So we are releasing the 2015 Ashmead as a museum wine in this edition…
[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 [view story as a…
by Jess Ruciack 1 March is a special day here at Elderton – it is the global release date of the new vintage of Command Shiraz each year. And today we are excited to release the 2017 Command Shiraz to the world! Way back in 1894 the Scholz family planted a Shiraz vineyard on the…
The Barossa Wine Auction has been part of the Barossa Vintage Festival since 1965. Held every two years, a share of the net proceeds from the event support the Vintage Festival and the Barossa Well-being Fund. The Auction offers a unique opportunity to bid on iconic wines from the Barossa’s most celebrated winemakers. It features…
by Conrad Pohlinger Heading into Christmas we could not be happier with how the vineyards look. In contrast to the past two years, we have had excellent fruit set in almost every block, particularly for Shiraz. Bunches are full and balanced with plenty of canopy to ripen them beautifully. The vines have almost stopped their…
Allister Ashmead – wines for Christmas lunch With an early summer and warmer temperatures expected for Christmas, I am hoping to drink the 2019 Western Ridge Grenache Carignan in the middle of the day. Happy to place it in the fridge to give it a mild chill, making it an utterly delicious beginning…
We are very pleased to announce that the latest recipient of the Elderton Winemaking Excellence Scholarship is Danielle Carter. Danielle is studying a Bachelor of Wine Science at Charles Sturt University and has just finished her second year. Danielle’s outstanding leadership qualities, exemplary academic achievements and clear direction with regards to her future ambitions…
