Langhorne Creek Wines: Soft Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec from South Australia

What Is the Lake Doctor?

The short answer is a breeze. On summer afternoons cool air blows in off Lake Alexandrina and across the vineyards, and locals call it the Lake Doctor. It brings the temperature down after hot days and helps the grapes ripen slowly and evenly.

That gentle ripening is why the reds are known for soft, round tannins and generous fruit rather than raw power. They are approachable young, which makes them easy favourites for everyday drinking.

Langhorne Creek Shiraz, Cabernet and Malbec

Shiraz is the most planted grape, with plum, blackberry and a soft, spicy finish. Cabernet Sauvignon is just as important, with blackcurrant, mint and a fine grip, and the two meet in the classic Langhorne Creek Shiraz Cabernet blend.

The district is also one of Australia's leading homes for Malbec, a grape Bleasdale has championed for decades. It gives dark, juicy reds with violet and plum.

Bremerton and Killibinbin add fresh white wine such as Verdelho, Fiano, Vermentino and Chardonnay, while rosé made from Grenache or Shiraz suits a warm afternoon.

Langhorne Creek Wine Brands in Our Range

Bleasdale is the founding family winery of the region, known for its Frank Potts Cabernet blend, Generations Shiraz and Malbec. Bremerton, run by sisters Rebecca and Lucy Willson, makes Old Adam Shiraz, Walter's Reserve Cabernet and Special Release wines from alternative grapes.

Metala is one of the district's oldest vineyards and the source of the White Label Shiraz Cabernet and the William Formby wines. Killibinbin, Angas & Bremer, Watkins, Elephant in the Room and Pepperjack complete our selection.

Serving and Food Pairing

Serve the reds at 16 to 18 degrees. Shiraz and Cabernet love a barbecue, roast lamb and hard cheeses, Malbec suits spicy sausages and grilled steak, and the whites are made for seafood and summer salads.

What Wine Is Langhorne Creek Known For? Your Questions, Answered

What wine is Langhorne Creek known for?

Soft, generous Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, often blended together, and more and more Malbec. The region also grows Grenache, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot and whites such as Verdelho and Fiano.

Where is Langhorne Creek?

In South Australia, about an hour's drive south east of Adelaide, near the town of Strathalbyn and Lake Alexandrina. It belongs to the same Fleurieu zone as McLaren Vale.

What type of wine is Langhorne Creek Shiraz?

A medium to full bodied red with plum, blackberry and a hint of mocha, usually soft and round rather than firm. It is lovely young, and the finer bottles age well for a decade.

Why Buy Langhorne Creek Wine at YourWines?

From an easy drinking Shiraz Cabernet to an aged Cabernet for the cellar, you can buy Langhorne Creek wine online at a fair price, alongside the rest of our South Australian wine range.

Every wine is chosen by our team, available by the dozen or as a six-pack, and shipping is free Australia wide with a surcharge for WA, TAS and remote areas. For more generous reds, explore our Australian red wine.