There’s a laser-like focus on quality in the Langhorne Creek wine region, where vivid green vines make photo-worthy scenes and small-batch, one-off wines keep things interesting.
Langhorne Creek is farming country and there’s fresh, local produce at every turn. It’s a picturesque place on the Fleurieu Peninsula, and one of Australia’s oldest wine regions, home to fifth-generation winemaking families.
With its unique climate and soils, Langhorne Creek is an ideal region for growing grapes. The winemaking community is a collaborative one – from boutique winemakers exploring alternative varieties to vineyards growing fruit for some of Australia’s biggest names in wine.
Read on for more about Langhorne Creek.
Climate and Altitude
Langhorne Creek is a low-lying region with a maritime climate. The biggest influence here are the winds that blow in directly from the Southern Ocean, across Lake Alexandrina. They keep temperatures cooler and more consistent and prevent frost that can damage the grapes.
The Environment
About one hour’s drive from Adelaide in South Australia, Langhorne Creek is on the Fleurieu Peninsula, nestled between the Adelaide Hills and Lake Alexandrina.
Climate
The weather is cooler here than in many other South Australian wine regions because of the winds that come across Lake Alexandrina. Summer is quite warm and dry, winter is cold and most rain falls during winter and spring.
Soil
The fertile soils of the Langhorne Creek wine region are mainly deep, alluvial sandy loams.
Top Varieties Grown
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
This is Langhorne Creek’s superstar wine. It’s rich and full-flavoured yet immediately drinkable, and is often blended with Shiraz or Malbec.
SHIRAZ
Typically, full-flavoured and powerful with flavours of cherry, mint and a hint of spice. Like Cabernet, it’s often blended with other varieties, usually Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Malbec.
Wine varieties in Langhorne Creek
