Langhorne Creek wine region

Langhorne Creek wine region is a wine region in South Australia that is located on the plains southeast of the town of Strathalbyn along the lower reaches of the Bremer River and Angas River to Lake Alexandrina. The region received appellation as an Australian Geographical Indication (AGI) in 1998 and as of 2014, has a total planted area of 5,883 ha (14,540 acres) and is represented by at least 24 wineries.

This article is about the wine region. For the town, see Langhorne Creek, South Australia.

Langhorne Creek
Wine region
Flooded vineyards, Langhorne Creek
TypeAustralian Geographical Indication
Year established1998
Years of wine industrysince 1860
CountryAustralia
Part ofFleurieu zone
Climate region‘I’
Heat units1520
Precipitation (annual average)140 mm (5.5 in)
Size of planted vineyards5,883 ha (14,540 acres)
Grapes produced48,639 tonnes (47,871 long tons; 53,615 short tons)
Varietals producedShiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot
No. of wineries24
Commentsclimate & production: 2014
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