Elbourne

We first tasted Elbourne wines in January 2019 and what a way to start the year! Elbourne is a tiny, boutique producer making single vineyard wines from 4 acres each of Chardonnay and Shiraz. The vineyard is located in the heart of the Hunter Valley at Pokolbin and only around 200 cases of each varietal are made every year.

Adam and Alexys Elbourne bought the farm and vineyard in 2009. The vineyard was in a poor condition and underwent a 2 year renovation with the help of one of the Hunter Valley’s leading viticulturists, Neil Stevens. It has now became evident that this is a truly wonderful site. Low yields, old vines, the finest French oak and minimal intervention winemaking have all contributed to the most exciting new producer in the Hunter Valley.

Nick Paterson, of Chateau Pato and contract winemaker to around 20 other producers in the Valley, is the man making the wines. And as far as we’re concerned these are some of the best he’s made. Beautifully crafted, single vineyard wines from some of the lowest yields in the Valley.

The Hunter is a gift that keeps on giving, surprising us yet again with the unique possibilities this region has to offer.

Website: www.elbournewines.com.au
Location: Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin
Winemaker: Nick Paterson

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