Elderton's online tasting available to view on demand

For those who weren't able to tune in live to participate in the BarossaHQ tasting and chat with Cameron and Richard last Thursday, no need to feel blue. You can watch the recording at any time, via http://www.barossahq.com/episodes/5/

Cameron and Richard hosting event on Barossa HQ

Barossa HQ is an online wine community where you have the opportunity to participate in live wine tastings and ask questions of the winemaker and owners hosting the events. You can contribute to live stream conversations and watch live video events, or simply have an interested voice in our forums.

Elderton are now participating in Barossa HQ. Cameron Ashmead and Richard Langford (winemaker) will be hosting a tasting on Thursday, 29 March 2012, from 7:30pm (Adelaide time). The 2009 Barossa Shiraz will be discussed. You also have the opportunity to ask questions of Cameron and Richard and learn more about Elderton Wines and the winemaking process.

Check out the Barossa HQ website for further details.

So grab a bottle of the 2009 Barossa Shiraz and tune in to Barossa HQ at 7:30pm (Adelaide time) on Thursday, 29 March!

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.