Years of wine industry since 1860 Climate region ‘I’ Size of planted vineyards 58.83 km² Part of Fleurieu zone | Country Australia Heat units 1520 Year established 1998 Number of wineries 24 | |
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Type Australian Geographical Indication Precipitation (annual average) 140 millimetres (5.5 in) | ||
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 hectares (14,540 acres) and is represented by at least 24 wineries.
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Extent and appellation
The Langhorne Creek wine region is one of five wine regions forming the Fleurieu zone which is located to the south of Adelaide city centre in South Australia. The Langhorne Creek wine region extends southeast of the town of Strathalbyn along the Bremer River and Angas River to Lake Alexandrina, centred on the town of Langhorne Creek. The term ‘Langhorne Creek’ was registered as an AGI on 16 October 1998.
Grapes and wine
As of 2014, the most common plantings in the Langhorne Creek wine region within a total planted area of 5,883 hectares (14,540 acres) was reported as being Shiraz (7001367000000000000♠36.7%) followed by Cabernet Sauvignon (7001316000000000000♠31.6%), Chardonnay (7001106000000000000♠10.6%) and Merlot (7000650000000000000♠6.5%). Alternatively, red wine varietals account for 7001821009999900000♠82.1% of plantings while white wines varietals account for 7001170000000000000♠17%of plantings. The total 2014 vintage is reported as consisting of 39,844 tonnes (39,215 long tons; 43,920 short tons) of crushed red grapes valued at A$32,351,720 and 8,795 tonnes (8,656 long tons; 9,695 short tons) of crushed white grapes valued at A$4,835,751. As of 2014, the region is reported as having 24 wineries.