Legendary Langhorne Creek

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Langhorne Creek holds a very special place in our hearts here at Cellardoor.co. The very first wines Wolfgang Blass, founder of Wolf Blass, created back in 1967 were sourced from Langhorne Creek, and our love affair with the region continues to this day. So what is it about Langhorne Creek that’s so special?

The Region

Langhorne Creek is one of Australia’s oldest wine regions, much of which sits atop an ancient natural floodplain flanked by the Bremer and Angas Rivers on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula. It was originally dubbed Langhorne’s Crossing at the spot where local cattle drover Alfred Langhorne would drive his cattle across the Bremer during the 1840’s. Vines were first planted in the area by the visionary Frank Potts at Bleasdale Winery in the 1860’s, foreseeing the region’s enormous potential.

The Vineyards

One of the first things you notice in Langhorne Creek is the abundance of magnificent old eucalypts, or gum trees, that line the vineyards. Some say these are responsible for the distinctive regional character of intense eucalypt-mint for which the reds of the area are so well known. But there is more to the story than just the vineyard gums. Both the terroir and vineyard practices of Langhorne Creek are unique in Australian viticulture. There is much to be celebrated about this legendary wine region.