Langhorne Creek wine region is a

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that is located on the plains southeast of the town of Strathalbyn along the lower reaches of the Bremer River and

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to Lake Alexandrina. The region received

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as an Australian Geographical Indication (AGI) in 1998 and as of 2014, has a total planted area of and is represented by at least 24 wineries.

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

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in South Australia. The Langhorne Creek wine region extends southeast of the town of Strathalbyn along the Bremer River and

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 was reported as being

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() followed by Cabernet Sauvignon (), Chardonnay () and Merlot (). Alternatively, red wine varietals account for of plantings while white wines varietals account for of plantings.PGIBSA, 2014, page 67 The total 2014 vintage is reported as consisting of of crushed red grapes valued at A$32,351,720 and of crushed white grapes valued at A$4,835,751. As of 2014, the region is reported as having 24 wineries.

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