Elderton Wines
ProHighlights
- Seated group tastings for five to 10 guests in a private room inside the family's former homestead
- Flights range from estate wines to the Command Shiraz grown on vines planted in the 1890s
- Cheese plates and small tastes can be pre-ordered to go with the wines
About Elderton Wines
Elderton Wines is run by the Ashmead family, who took on a run-down Nuriootpa estate in the 1980s and brought its century-old vines back to life. The cellar door sits inside the family's former home, a grand 1918 bungalow with a wide verandah, an open fire and views across the Command vineyard. Groups of five or more are hosted by prior arrangement in a private tasting room that seats up to 10. These seated tastings are tailored to the group, start from $35 a head and suit friends who want to learn about the wines and take a few bottles home. Smaller parties can choose from a menu of set flights, from a Small Victories wine and crisp pairing to an icons tasting and a vertical of Command Shiraz. The longer experiences add a hosted walk through the vineyard planted in 1894, back vintages and locally made cheeses, and one pairs a private tasting with a friendly game on the grass tennis court in the warmer months. Every tasting is held indoors, and guests are welcome to stay on afterwards with a glass on the lawn. Private and group tastings must be booked in advance, and the cellar door team confirms the details for each group.
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How many people can join a group tasting at Elderton Wines?
Group tastings are seated and hosted in a private tasting room that holds up to 10 people. Groups of five or more are welcomed by prior booking only, so the room and a host can be set aside.
How much does a group tasting cost?
Group tasting experiences start from $35 per person. Set flights for smaller parties range from a $25 seated flight to a $75 icons tasting and longer private experiences at higher prices.
Can we add food to our tasting?
Yes. A small menu of tastes, including a cheese plate, can be pre-booked as an extra when you book a tasting, and wine is also sold by the glass or bottle to enjoy afterwards.
Can we look around the vineyard and winery?
Only with a host, because it is a working winery with machinery and vehicles moving about. Hosted vineyard visits are part of the longer experiences, which need to be booked ahead.
Can tour groups or buses visit the cellar door?
Yes, but tour groups, buses and limousines must book ahead, subject to availability. Larger parties are seated in different areas of the cellar door depending on group size and time of day.
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Nora Mason
a month ago
Amazing experience and setting. Situated right in the middle of the town- you can walk to the cellar door. Staff Jodhi & Michelle were so welcoming and knowledgeable about these great wines. The cellar door is the old fa…
Mark Nacey
3 months ago
What an incredible experience. Elderton delivered on every front—exceptional wine, a beautiful venue, and staff who went above and beyond to look after us. We were seated right in front of the fireplace for our tasting,…
Angie Gibson
3 months ago
What a magnificent "house" is Ashmead home to Eldertons Cellar Door. Excellently run by Melissa. Who was full of knowledge and delightful in her delivery! All wines 'red' were very nice purchased a six pack for delive…
Richard Morriss
4 months ago
A lovely winery and host Caroline was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and a fun person. The wines are magnificent.
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