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Elderton Wines is a small, family owned and operated winery, situated in Nuriootpa, in the heart of the Barossa Valley.

Elderton was the name given to a vineyard that was first planted on the banks of the North Para River in Nuriootpa in 1894 by early German settlers, the Scholz family. In 1916, it was purchased by Samuel Elderton Tolley who built himself a sprawling homestead on the Estate and sold the fruit to his family’s winery. It was run successfully for many years, but became derelict in the early years of the vine pull (circa 1975).

“If you buy the house, I will give you the surrounding 72 acres of old vines for nothing”. This was the proposal offered to Lorraine and Neil Ashmead in 1979. The rambling old homestead looked ideal for a growing family and the Ashmead’s worked tirelessly to salvage and restore a phenomenal treasure of a vineyard. In 1982 the first wine was made under the Elderton Label. Tough times prevailed, but ultimately the vision of the founders shone through and Elderton is today celebrated as a major reason for the rejuvenation of the Barossa.

In 1993, Elderton shot to Australian national prominence after winning the Jimmy Watson Trophy. International success ensued, including the World’s Best Shiraz Trophy at the 2000 London International Wine & Spirits Competition. Media accolades have also been extensive, including: five star winery rating from James Halliday in his 2016 Wine Companion book (as well as the six previous editions); wines named in Matthew Jukes Top 100 Best Wines in Australia in 2014, 2011 and 2009; and being named in the Top 100 Wineries in the World, Wine & Spirits Magazine 2005.

The wines of the Elderton Nuriootpa vineyard are enjoyed globally for their richness, vibrancy and uniqueness. They are celebrated for being traditional examples of the best of the Barossa.

The second generation took the reins of the business in 2003. Brothers Cameron and Allister believe very strongly in continuing the traditions that began a generation earlier, on the Nuriootpa vineyard. Wanting to take the family company to the next level, they together devised a plan to buy great vineyards in other significant sub appellations of the Barossa.

Through using sustainable practices, the hope is that the next generation of the Ashmead family have a lot to work with when they are at the helm. In 2007 a great little vineyard in the Eden Valley was purchased and this was followed in 2010 by the purchase of a vineyard on the northeast corner of Greenock. The intention of making wines from these exceptional vineyard sites is to celebrate the differing terroirs of the Barossa and showcase the absolute best that the Barossa has to offer.

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wine type Name, Type, Locale Year
Red - Sparkling

Elderton Sparkling Shiraz

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Red - Sparkling, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Rosé

Elderton Rosé Barossa

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Rosé, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

White

Elderton Chardonnay Berry's Own

White, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

White

Elderton Chardonnay E Series Unoaked

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White, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

White

Elderton Chardonnay Eden Valley

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White, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley

White

Elderton Chardonnay Unwooded

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White, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

White

Elderton Friends Vineyard Series

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White, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

White

Elderton Marsanne Roussanne

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White, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley

White

Elderton Riesling Eden Valley

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White, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley

White

Elderton Riesling Friends Vineyard Series

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White, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley

White

Elderton Riesling High Altitude

White, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley

White

Elderton Sauvignon Blanc

White, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

White

Elderton Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills

White, Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills

White

Elderton Sauvignon Blanc/Verdelho

White, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

White

Elderton Sémillon

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White, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

White

Elderton Tantalus

White, Australia, South Australia

Red

Elderton

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Ashmead Family Reserve Field Blend

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Australian Shiraz-Cabernet

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Cabernet Sauvignon Ashmead Single Vineyard

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Cabernet Sauvignon Coppermine Road

Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale

Red

Elderton Cabernet Sauvignon Eden Valley

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley

Red

Elderton Cabernet Sauvignon Friends Vineyard Series

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Cabernet Sauvignon High Altitude

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley

Red

Elderton Cabernet Sauvignon Jimmy Watson Winner Nuriootpa

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker Select

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz/Merlot Ode to Lorraine

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton CSM

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton E Series

Red, Australia, South Australia

Red

Elderton Greenock Two

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Grenache Carignan

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton GSM

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Hermitage

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Merlot

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Shiraz

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Shiraz - Cabernet

Red, Australia, South Australia

Red

Elderton Shiraz 15

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Shiraz 1915 Single Vineyard

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Shiraz Ashmead Family Reserve Ancestor Vine

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Shiraz Berrys' Own Selection

Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Shiraz Bullet

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Shiraz Carbernet Friends Vineyard Series

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Shiraz E Series

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Red, Australia, South Australia

Red

Elderton Shiraz East Wing

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Shiraz Eden Valley

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley

Red

Elderton Shiraz Exclusive Estate

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Shiraz Exclusive Estate Limited Release

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Shiraz fifteen Greenock

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Shiraz Friends Vineyard Series

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Shiraz Greenock One

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Shiraz Helbig 1915 Greenock

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Shiraz Hellbig Greenrock

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Shiraz High Altitude

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley

Red

Elderton Shiraz Neil Ashmead Grand Tourer

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Shiraz Nuriootpa

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Shiraz Single Vineyard Beaulieu

Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Shiraz Single Vineyard Command

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Shiraz Western Ridge

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Shiraz Winemaker Select

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa

Red

Elderton Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon E Series

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Red, Australia, South Australia

Red

Elderton Tantalus

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Western Ridge

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Western Ridge Grenache-Carignan

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red

Elderton Zinfandel Elderton Estate

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Red, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

White - Sweet/Dessert

Elderton Golden Semillon

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White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

White - Sweet/Dessert

Elderton Sémillon Botrytis

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White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, New South Wales, Big Rivers, Riverina

White - Sweet/Dessert

Elderton Sémillon Botrytis

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White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

White - Sweet/Dessert

Elderton Sémillon Reserve Botrytis

White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, New South Wales, Big Rivers, Riverina

Red - Fortified

Elderton Duke of Wellington Cellar Tawny

Red - Fortified, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red - Fortified

Elderton Duke of Wellington Fortified Shiraz / Tinta Cao

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Red - Fortified, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

Red - Fortified

Elderton Shiraz Duke of Wellington

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Red - Fortified, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

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