Langhorne Creek Wine Region

The Langhorne Creek region is the traditional land of theNgarrindjeri people, who maintain a deep spiritual and cultural connection to the waterways, floodplains, and Coorong.

In April 1850, Frank Potts purchased the first 100 acres in the region, planting grapevines a few years later and establishing Bleasdale, the area’s first winery. He introduced some of the earliest Shiraz and Verdelho plantings in South Australia and developed innovative flood irrigation systems to harness the Bremer River’s seasonal flows, practices that shaped the region’s viticulture.

The Langhorne Creek wine region sits on an ancient natural floodplain between the Angas and Bremer Rivers, on the shores of Lake Alexandrina. It was this fertile alluvial soil and reliable flooding that first attracted white settlers in the 1800s. Today, the region is renowned for its premium Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, while also embracing Mediterranean and alternative varieties.

Interestingly, there is no watercourse named Langhorne Creek. Alfred Langhorne used to bring cattle overland to Langhorne Station in the 1840s, crossing the Bremer River at what became known as Langhorne’s Crossing. Over time, the name evolved, and today we proudly call this region Langhorne Creek.

The Case family are descendants of Frank Potts, and today fifth-generation vignerons Nicole and Brad manageKimbolton Vineyards, continuing the region’s proud winemaking legacy.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Kimbolton acknowledge the Ngarrindjeri people as the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of our district. We respect their rights, interests and obligations to speak and care for their traditional lands and waters in accordance with their laws, customs, beliefs and traditions.