Langhorne Creek

Langhorne Creek

One of the best-kept secrets in Australian wine, Langhorne Creek is one of Australia's oldest wine regions. The region is nestled among gum trees on the Bremer and Angas rivers, and is  less than a one-hour drive from Adelaide.
You can escape to picturesque vineyards and spend a day in the vineyards tasting sumptuous food, drinking premium wines and meeting the regions knowledgeable and often eccentric winemakers.
35° 15'S
Latitude
30m
Altitude
140mm
Growing season rainfall

Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

Generally the wines are immediately accessible, soft and fragrant. Flavours are in the red berry spectrum, often with gentle minty and chocolate overtones. As in the Clare Valley, Malbec adds a particular dimension when added to the blend, providing a juicy wine with loads of cassis and dark berry flavours. 

Top varieties grown in Langhorne Creek
Climate
  • Altitude creates various meso-climates but overall the climate is cool
  • The region is very hilly with various valleys and sub-valleys
  • Some west facing slopes in the northern area are warm enough to ripen Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Most of the region is best suited to early ripening varieties
Soil
  • Predominantly grey-brown or brown loamy sands
  • Some patches of mostly sandy soils