Langhorne Creek - South Australia

The Langhorne Creek is a town and wine region in South Australia. It is less than an hour""s drive from Adelaide on Fleurieu Peninsula and has a wine history dating back to 1850. Traditionally a red wine growing district well known for production of outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. These two red wine grape varieties constitute approximately 70% of the total vineyard plantings in the region. Over recent years considerable experimentation has occurred and a wide range of grape varieteis are now grown. The town is on the banks of the Bremer River which flows into Lake Alexandrina. In winter, the river frequently floods across the vineyards, contributing to the terroir of the region. Harvest time: late March to late April