Picking in full swing at Elderton

The grapes coming in from our vineyards have been looking superb and today's are no exception. The hand pickers are out in force in the Command vineyard on a beautiful Barossa day.

97 points for the Command

Nick's Wine Merchants Newsletter of today, 14 March 2012, rates the 2008 Command Shiraz a fantastic 97 points! Below is the review:

Totally opaque black dark crimson red colour with dark red black hue. The nose fills the nostrils with dark chocolate, liquorice and ripe blackberry aromas intermixed with some sweet mocha vanillin like characters and a hint of spice. Full bodied, rich and possessing a voluptuous texture the palate delivers mouthfilling flavours of ripe dark plum, dark chocolate, liquorice, mocha and some vanillin oak overtones with a spicy back palate. Whilst showing off it's trademark opulence and richness the wine is not as thick and dense as earlier vintages such as 2003 and 2005 displaying a more refined character. Silky smooth, perfectly balanced tannin structure. Excellent length with long persistent liquorice, dark plum, dark chocolate, vanillin oak and spice aftertaste.

new vintage releases - Command & Ashmead

March 1 is a special day for us here at Elderton Wines. It marks the release of the new vintage Command Shiraz. This year, the day is even more special as we are also releasing the new vintage Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon.

Now available are the 2008 Command Shiraz and 2009 Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon.

Visit our website for further details on the wines, or to purchase.

5 star review for 2009 Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon

Pricey Barossa reds usually showcase shiraz but regional cabernet can be impressive, too. The majestic Ashmead 2009 has juicy blackcurrant and blackberry jam aromas. The ripe, full-bodied, profound palate has sustained oomph, with ripe tannins in excellent balance.

5 stars - Ralph Kyte-Powell, The Age Epicure, 21.2.12

Vintage underway

Today is the day that vintage begins. The Chardonnay from our Greenock vineyard is now at the winery! Our Vineyard Manager, Peter, said today that the reds are still a few weeks off being ready, but we are excited to get vintage underway.

Vintage nearing by the day

A quick walk through the vineyard this afternoon, and we thought that you would like to see how the bunches are coming along. This shot is from our beloved, 118 year old Command block.

A proud acheivement

Langton's have released their list of Top 100 Wines by Demand for 2011, listing the most sought after wines at auction in 2011 - and Elderton Command has been named in the list.

To see the full list click here.