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GTS featured in 200 Best Packaging Designs Worldwide

The Neil Ashmead GTS has featured in the Luzer's Archive Special '200 Best Packaging Design Worldwide 10/11' book.Click here to view the feature.

Command judged a Gold Star wine

Rob Geddes has judged the Command Shiraz a Gold Star wine in the 2011 edition of Australian Wine Vintages ('the Gold Book'). A Gold Star rating recognises vignerons and winemakers with the ability to produce that wine at a consistently high standard.

Former Ashes cricketers name Elderton Shiraz in favourite wines

Excitement appears to be building in the UK in the lead up to the next Ashes series, with a group of former players tasting Australian wines and naming their favourites. The Estate Shiraz was named at number 4. click here to read the article.

Elderton feature article following Cam's visit to Malaysia

Read about Cam's recent visit to Malaysia, Ode to Lorraine, Command and Botrytis Semillon in the following article http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/Living_Anode_acommandandafungus/Article/

Elderton feature article in Asian Sommelier Guide

Click here to read the feature article on Elderton in the Asian Sommelier Guide 2009.

Elderton rated 5 star winery in 2011 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion

Elderton has been named a 5 star winery in James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion 2011 edition, available from 28 July 2010. This gives Elderton successive 5 star ratings, after also receiving 5 stars in Halliday's 2010 Wine Companion.

An Ashmead becomes Chairman of SA’s leading retail co-operative

Elderton’s Cameron Ashmead has become the most recent non-executive Chairman of the Barossa Community Store (Nuriootpa) Limited, which is one of Australia’s leading retail co-operatives with 14,200 shareholders and over $60 million in annual revenues. Cameron as been Deputy Chair and was promoted after David Obst resigned this position after 16 years of distinguished service for the community.

Elderton featured in Milk Magazine, Hong Kong

Elderton has recently featured in Hong Kong's Milk Magazine.Click here to see the story.

Elderton’s carbon neutral planting initiative deemed a ‘shining success’

Elderton has recently been recognised in Trees For Life’s Releaf Magazine, as being a contributor to a major revegetation project in the Adelaide Hills. Deemed a ‘shining success’, the site, located in Flaxley (South-East of Adelaide), consists of 20 hectares of vegetation, of which has been part-funded by Elderton’s Carbon Neutral offset commitments. The Flaxley site is predicted to sequester at least 4167 tonnes of CO2 over the next century. Click Here To Learn More

GTS Label makes 'The Coolist'

Elderton's Neil Ashmead GTS packaging has again been recognised for its innovation, as one of The Coolist's 30 "…most impressive wine label designs in recent history." They note their favourite feature of the bottle as the gear-stick style cap.

2010 Decanter World Wine Awards Results

Another successful year at the Decanter World Wine Awards for Eldertons!

    2006 Command Shiraz (Silver)
      2007 Command Shiraz (Silver)
        2007 Estate Shiraz (Bronze)
          2007 Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon (Commended)
            2008 Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon (Commended)
              2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Commended)
                2009 Eden Valley Riesling (Commended)

2010 International Wine Challenge Results

Congratulations to Eldertons on another brilliant win!

    2006 Command Shiraz (Bronze)
      2007 Command Shiraz (Bronze)
        2007 Estate Shiraz (Bronze)
          2008 Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon (Commended)

Elderton Launches Brand Video

Check our Elderton's first video of the winery and vineyard, located in the beautiful Barossa Valley township of Nuriootpa.

A New Ashmead Baron

Allister Ashmead was inducted as a Baron of the Barossa on 7 November 2009. The Barons are instrumental in setting down a number of aims including preservation and maintenance of heritage, traditions, standards and public interest in Barossa wine. In what is excellent news, he follows on from Neil’s induction in 1992.

2007 Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon a Winner at the London International Wine and Spirit Competition

The team at Elderton Wines are proud to announce that the 2007 Ashmead Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has won Gold and Top in Class at the London International Wine and Spirit Competition. The Ashmead Cabernet has also been awarded Gold at the San Francisco International Wine Show and Gold at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles this year. For full details of this award winning wine, please see the Reviews page of the website.

Elderton's Carbon Neutral Commitment is Boosted!

Elderton’s commitment to being carbon neutral was boosted with the news that our offset plantations for 2008/09 were planted in the Mannum area by Trees for Life. For more information please refer to the attached letter from carbonneutral.com.au.

2009 Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc Wins GOLD at Adelaide Wine show.

The team at Elderton are thrilled to announce the newly released 2009 Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc has won a Gold Medal, scoring 18.5 / 20, at the Royal Adelaide Wine Show. As equal second in class, this is a very humbling result, suggesting it is in the category of Australia’s standout offerings from the 2009 vintage. The 2009 Sauvignon Blanc also was recently awarded a 4 star rating by Winestate Magazine.

Elderton Awarded Critics Choice Award - Wine Spectator

Elderton Wines have been awarded Critics Choice Award from the Wine Spectator Magazine – the 3rd time in 6 years. We also attended the prestigious New York Wine Experience in October, where the magazine chose its favourite 250 wineries from around the world. There were only 8 Australian companies included in the tastings.

Elderton 5 Star Winery in James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion 2010

It with great pleasure that we can bring you the hot off the press scores from the 2010 edition of James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion. (See the Reviews page on website) The companion is often referred to as the Australian Wine Bible — Halliday being regarded as our most respected critic and industry commentator.

All of the reviews have led to Elderton being rated 5 Stars overall – deemed to be ‘An outstanding winery and capable of producing wines of very high quality, and did so this year.’ Elderton was also noted amongst the Best Wineries of the Barossa Valley region.

Elderton Wins Gold!

The team at Elderton are proud to give you their outstanding results for the 2009 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Wine Show.

  • GREAT GOLD — 2006 Command Single Vineyard Shiraz
  • GOLD — 2007 Ashmead Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
  • GOLD — 2006 Barossa Shiraz
  • GOLD — 2006 Ode To Lorraine, CSM
Elderton Commended for their achievements at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2009

The Decanter World Wine Awards has flourished over the last 5 years to grow into the most important and influential wine competitions in the world. Elderton have been recognised this year for their outstanding wines, receiving a SILVER Award for the 2005 Single Vineyard Command Shiraz and the 2006 Ode to Lorraine CSM; as well being highly Commended for the 2006 Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz.

Angus Wellington Campbell Ashmead - Born 10th May 2009

The new edition to the Ashmead family has finally arrived! Proud new parents, Cameron and Julie Ashmead are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Angus Wellington Campbell Ashmead, born early Sunday morning on the 10th of May 2009. Cam says that Angus has already spoken about how excited he is about his very first Swans game! We wish them all the very best.

Environmental Acknowledgement for Elderton Wines

Elderton has been acknowledged again for its work with its environmental sustainability initiatives in the Grapegrower and Winemaker Magazine, March 2009.

Amazing Parker scores including the 2005 Command Shiraz with 97 Points.

The short month of February has been highlighted by three key reviews from three prominent Australian wine reporters — Gary Walsh, Windsor Dobbin and Ric Einstein. We are also happy to announce, as of March 1st, the official release of Elderton's flagship — the 2005 Single Vineyard Command Shiraz.

For those whom also follow the scribes of Robert Parker (US), we are pleased to bring to you 'hot off the press' scores of Wine Advocate correspondent DR. Jay Miller. These scores have true global recognition, and we are proud to yet again be endorsed amongst the higher echelon of Australian wineries. — 2005 Single Vineyard Command Shiraz 97 Points — 2006 Single Vineyard Ashmead Cabernet Sauvignon 95 Points — 2006 Ode To Lorraine CSM 92 Points — 2005 Ode To Lorraine CSM 91 Points — 2006 Barossa Estate Shiraz 91 Points — 2006 Barossa Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Points — 2007 Riverina Botrytis Semillion 90 Points

For full reviews, which make great for reading, please see the 'Review' page or contact the Elderton Team for more information.

Wine Spectators Top 100 Wines of 2008 - Elderton Makes the List for the 3rd time in the last 9 years

The 2005 Elderton Ode To Lorraine CSM has come in at number 16 in Wine Specator's Top 100 Wines of 2008. We were very proud and excited to make this prestigious list for the 3rd time in the last nine years, which rounds up the years most exciting wines.

A Decade in the Bottle - Winespectator Tasting

A retrospective tasting of top Aussie Reds from mid- to late-’90s vintages. The best Shirazes and Cabernet Sauvignons the country has to offer prove their mettle with time. Posted: Thursday, September 04, 2008 ELDERTON Shiraz Barossa Command 1998 Score: 99 Rich, ripe and seductive, still amazingly youthful, brimming with red plum, blackberry and guava flavors, speckled with layers of exotic spice, crème brûlée, a touch of licorice and a hint of espresso. The structure is utterly seamless, and it all comes together harmoniously. Seems like this can go for ages. — Harvey Steinman