{"title":"LANGHORNE CREEK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CollectionBanner_f164840b-c0db-4589-b3ac-6667c694887d.jpg?v=1544645922\" alt=\"Langhorne Creek South Australia\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLanghorne Creek\u003c\/b\u003e is one of Australia’s oldest and most historic winemaking zones, quietly situated on the flat, broad plains southeast of Adelaide. Geographically, it sits nestled along the banks of the Bremer and Angas rivers just on the northern edge of Lake Alexandrina. Despite its vast size and deep history—ranking as the third largest grape-growing region in the entirety of South Australia—it remains a beautifully preserved secret, traditionally supplying premium fruit to enhance the prestige labels of larger neighbouring regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe region's unique climate is heavily influenced by the massive expanse of the nearby lake and the Southern Ocean beyond it. Every afternoon, a powerful, cooling breeze known locally as the \"Lake Doctor\" sweeps across the water, dropping vineyard temperatures dramatically and protecting the grapes from severe heatwaves. This reliable cooling effect allows the area to specialize in rich, deeply colored, and silky-smooth \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"424\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/b\u003e and plush \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"453\"\u003eShiraz\u003c\/b\u003e. These two flagship varieties are often masterfully married together to create the classic, seamless Australian red blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eWhat makes this region completely fascinating is its ancient, low-intervention system of natural irrigation. Because the vineyards are planted on a flat delta, early 19th-century pioneers designed a brilliant series of floodgates that capture the muddy, nutrient-rich winter overflows from the local rivers. This Nile-style annual flooding deposits fresh silt across the plains, naturally nourishing the soil and allowing century-old vines to thrive without heavy chemical fertilizers, giving the wines an authentic sense of place that has survived for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lake-breeze-bullant-cabernet-merlot-langhorne-creek","title":"Lake Breeze Bullant Cabernet Merlot 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eLake Breeze Bullant Cabernet Merlot is a red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes selected from old vines in the famous wine district of Langhorne Creek. It has an amazing lifted bouquet of blackberries with a touch of mocha. The ageing in oak for 15 months has enhanced the mouth-feel of this wine, which is rich and smooth, and offers a lovely soft finish with polished tannins.[#intro]A rich \u0026amp; smooth red with an amazing bouquet of juicy blackcurrant fruits...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lake Breeze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17955526803514,"sku":"A20LBREEZEBULLCM-1","price":15.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/BullantCabernetBottle.jpg?v=1612515735"},{"product_id":"lake-breeze-bullant-shiraz-langhorne-creek","title":"Lake Breeze Bullant Shiraz 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lake Breeze Bullant Shiraz is a stunning example of this popular Aussie grape which has benefited from 15 months of oak maturation. Alluring aromas reminiscent of plums and chocolate enveloped in a touch of earthy complexity. 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Matured for 20 months in American and French oak barriques the wine shows dark fruit characters of blackberry and plums, with a hint of choc mint and smoky oak aromas. The palate encompasses all of the trademark Langhorne Creek fruit sweetness and soft tannins. Although extremely palatable now, it will mature gracefully with correct cellaring for the next 8-10 years.[#intro]A classically rich blend, voluptuous with juicy notes of cassis, blueberries, liquorice \u0026amp; eucalyptus...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lake Breeze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17957816664122,"sku":"A21LBREEZEBERNOOTA-1","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/BernootaBt.jpg?v=1674401978"},{"product_id":"lake-breeze-arthurs-reserve-langhorne-creek","title":"Lake Breeze Arthur's Reserve 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eLake Breeze Arthur's Reserve is a stylish red wine that is a tribute to Arthur Follett, who planted the first vines on the family property in the 1880’s. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot, this is crafted from some of the finest hand picked fruit from the Lake Breeze vineyards and matured in French oak for 21 months. An award-winning voluptuous red blend of spice, eucalyptus with gentle hints of violets - great longevity ahead as the soft black and blueberry fruit develops more briary and earthy undertones.[#intro]An award-winning, voluptuous \u0026amp; intense red blend of Cabernet, Malbec \u0026amp; Petit Verdot...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lake Breeze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17958103908410,"sku":"A18LBREEZEARESV-1","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/ArthursBottle.jpg?v=1674400405"},{"product_id":"unico-zelo-true-blue","title":"Unico Zelo Delta Blue 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnico Zelo 'Delta Blue' is a red wine blend of Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. This is a classic Unico Zelo wine with freshness and that juicy core, but it's backed up by a lovely, subtle suede tannin. Big blueberry, raspberry and blackcurrant vibes, with some cassia, bay leaf and cloven spice. A comforting, wintery wine that's as refreshing and approachable as always from the team at Unico Zelo.[#intro]A juicy Touriga Nacional blend with classic Unico Zelo freshness. A real winter warmer...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unico Zelo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40050871795779,"sku":"A22UZELOTRUEBLUE","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/DeltaBlueBt.jpg?v=1727881392"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/CollectionImage_acd21bfd-f8b0-4a0f-9673-b5bad4fa52d8.jpg?v=1544646041","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/langhorne-creek-wine\/langhorne-creek.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}