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Elderton Wines is an Australian winery located in the Barossa Valley region of South Australia. Founded in 1979 by the Ashmead family, the estate began as a commercial grape-growing operation before transitioning into producing its own wine. The winery is best known for its production of single-vineyard Shiraz, sourced from older vines planted on the property. Elderton caters to the premium wine market, offering a range of both approachable daily wines and higher-end bottlings that highlight the regional terroir.
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Where is Elderton Wines located?
Elderton Wines is located in the Barossa Valley of South Australia, one of the country's most renowned wine regions. The winery was founded in 1979 by the Ashmead family and remains family-operated.
What is Elderton Wines best known for?
Elderton Wines is best known for its single-vineyard Shiraz, produced from old-vine Barossa Valley fruit. The winery's Command Shiraz, sourced from a specific block of estate old vines, is one of its flagship bottlings.
Who owns Elderton Wines?
Elderton Wines has been owned and operated by the Ashmead family since its founding in 1979. The family's involvement has spanned multiple generations of winemaking in the Barossa Valley.
What grape varieties does Elderton produce besides Shiraz?
While Elderton is best known for its Barossa Valley Shiraz, the winery also produces Cabernet Sauvignon and other classic Barossa varieties. The estate's old vineyards contribute to the concentrated fruit character that defines the region's wines.
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