Langhorne Creek wine region

Langhorne Creek
Wine region
Flooded vineyards, Langhorne Creek
TypeAustralian Geographical Indication
Year established1998[1]
Years of wine industrysince 1860[2]
CountryAustralia
Part ofFleurieu zone
Climate region‘I’
Heat units1520[3]
Precipitation (annual average)140 mm (5.5 in)[3]
Size of planted vineyards5,883 ha (14,540 acres)[4]
Grapes produced48,639 tonnes (47,871 long tons; 53,615 short tons)[5]
Varietals producedShiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot[4]
No. of wineries24[6]
Commentsclimate & production: 2014

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.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference LanghorneCreekAGI was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "(Langhorne Creek Wine Region) about us". Langhorne Creek Wine Industry Council Inc.accessdate=13 November 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Langhorne Creek Wine Region". James Halliday Australian Wine Companion. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  4. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference PGIBSA67 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ PGIBSA, 2014, page 65
  6. ^ "Wineries in the Langhorne Creek". James Halliday Australian Wine Companion. Retrieved 13 November 2014.