South Australia - Langhorne Creek
The home to the world's oldest recorded Cabernet Sauvignon grape and five generations of wine-making families.
The beautiful Langhorne Creek wine region is on the Fleurieu Peninsula, an hour's drive south of Adelaide. Explore the grand cellar doors surrounded by ancient eucalyptus trees and lush vineyards. Meet the passionate winemaker, taste unique blends and spend a weekend in one of South Australia's most unique wine regions.
THE CLIMATE
Langhorne Creek has a cool maritime climate with an average January temperature of 19.9°C and 1520 hot days. This means Langhorne Creek is considerably cooler than McLaren Vale (21.7 °C, 1910 heat days) and Barossa (21.4 °C, 1710).
THE SOIL
The fertile soil of Langhorne Creek is mostly deep alluvial sandy loam with patches of black self-mulching clay, varying in color from reddish brown to dark grey. All soil types promote vine vigor, rich crowns and yields.
INTRODUCING THE WINES THAT MADE THE LANGHORNE CREEK GREAT
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot
Chardonnay
