March 1, 2021
1 March is a special day here at Elderton – it is the global release date of the new vintage of Command Shiraz each year. And today we are excited to release the 2017 Command Shiraz to the world!
Way back in 1894 the Scholz family planted a Shiraz vineyard on the banks of the North Para River in Nuriootpa to allow the family a modest farming income. At the time, little did they know that...
The vineyard that is today known as Elderton, was first planted 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.
In 1975, the descendants of Mr Tolley decided to place the vineyard on the market. Due to the very tough times that the Barossa was enduring, there was no interest in the propert...
Terroir: The old saying that great wine is made in the vineyard is one that also holds very true at Elderton. The Nurioopta site, where the estate is located, was planted in 1894 and is on the banks of the North Para River. You'll find Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot planted on this site with at an elevation of 275m. Alluvial river silt soils over red and brown clays dominate. The Craneford site is located deep in the Eden Valley ranges. S...
Organic/Sustainable/Other Certifications: Elderton was the first winery in South Australia to use the Trees for Life program to offset company emissions by planting trees. A solar panel grid, erected in September 2010 is comprised of 168 panels has reduced the winery’s carbon dioxide emissions by at least 55 tones annually. Working with Barossa Council and the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board, Elderton is rege...
The Barossa is Australia's most famous wine region. Comprising of the Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, it is home to some of the oldest Shiraz vineyards in the world, acclaimed Rieslings and iconic wine brands. The Barossa is a gourmet lover's paradise with in a strong cultural heritage reflected in its wine, food, buildings and people. Diverse experiences including festivals, events, the arts, bushwalking, golf, cycling and shopping can be enj...
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