About this tour
Spend 90 minutes at Elderton Wines in South Australia's Barossa Valley learning how the Ashmead family rescued a 120-year-old vineyard from ruin. You'll taste through the winery's premium range alongside older vintages in a private room, paired with local cheeses. The tasting reveals both the wines themselves and the decades of effort behind them.
Highlights
- Private tasting room with premium and aged Elderton wines
- Restored Command vineyard, over 120 years old
- Locally produced cheeses paired with tastings
- Deep-dive into the Ashmead family's restoration journey
- Back vintage examples alongside current releases
What to expect
You'll be led through Elderton's most distinguished wines in a dedicated tasting room designed for smaller groups. The tasting isn't just about flavours—staff walk you through the vineyard's story, explaining how the family brought an almost-lost heritage vineyard back to life. You'll taste a broader selection than standard cellar door visits, with older vintages showing how the wines evolve. Local cheeses provide flavour contrast and break up the tasting rhythm. The experience lasts 90 minutes, giving you time to ask questions and linger over standout bottles.
Good to know
The tasting room and all areas are fully wheelchair accessible. Prams and strollers are welcome. Service animals permitted. Infants can sit on an adult's lap if needed. Book ahead to secure your preferred time slot.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original SA Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.