Our Story
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Ashmead Family
After time spent working in Saudi Arabia, Neil and Lorraine Ashmead, moved to the Barossa, after Lorraine’s father identified a beautiful home with potential. The Ashmeads believed this would be a great place to raise their family...
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Sustainability
Elderton is a leader within the Australian wine industry with regard to environmental sustainability. We have proactively implemented a number of initiatives in the day to day operations of the winery, in order to minimise our environmental footprint and promote a sustainable, clean and environmentally responsible work place.
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Elderton's History
Read an extensive timeline summary of our family's journey and the history of Elderton Wines over more than 40 years of winemaking.
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Vineyards
We are very proud custodians of the family estate, located in Nuriootpa, where all of Elderton’s icon wines are produced. In recent years we have been able to acquire other significant sites around the Barossa to further showcase the diverse regionality that exists within the appellation. Learn more about each of our vineyard sites.
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Philosophy
Elderton’s viticultural and winemaking philosophy is one that is shared by all of the great wineries around the world. The old saying that great wine is made in the vineyard is one that holds very true at Elderton.
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