From its earliest days until now, Langhorne Creek has shared a vibrant history of success in its farming and winemaking pursuits, in local and international sporting arenas, and survived great climatic challenges to tell its enduring and unique story.
Enjoy our journey through the years.
A major flood affects the region, isolating the township in a sea of water 4km wide.
Some houses had a metre of water through their rooms.
The Follett family placed their grandmother and small daughter in a chair on the top of the dining room table while floodwaters swirled around them.
Stonyfell Wines Metala Claret Type 1961 (Cabernet Shiraz) wins the first ever Jimmy Watson Trophy.
Wolf Blass Dry Red Clarets, made from Langhorne Creek fruit (Cabernet/Shiraz, vintages 1973, 1974, 1975) win the Jimmy Watson trophy three years in a row. Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 wins Jimmy Watson Trophy again in 1999.
Langhorne Creek Football Club – Premierships – the Golden Years – 1975, 76, 77, 78 and went on to win many more … and back to back 2001 – 02, 2011- 12, and 2018, 2019 and 2020.
A major flood impacts the region. Members of the Willson family from Bremerton Wines were rescued and evacuated by helicopter.
Lake Breeze wins Best Red Wine of the Adelaide Wine Show with its 1996 Winemaker’s Selection Shiraz. In 2006, the winery repeats the major trophy win with the 2004 Bernoota.
Langhorne Creek middle distance and marathon T46 athlete Michael Roeger competes in the first of four Summer Paralympic games, following up in 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024. He won an Olympic bronze medal in 2016 and Olympic silver medal in 2024, and also gold and three bronzes at the IPC Athletic Worlds Championships
Bleasdale wins both trophies at the Sydney Royal Wine Show for Cabernet-dominant blend (2013 Frank Potts) and Shiraz-dominant blend (2013 The Broad-Side).
The winery wins nine more trophies at major shows in 2016, and continues the run of award successes over the next five years. Winemaker Paul Hotker was named Halliday Companion Winemaker of the Year in 2017/18.
Bleasdale wins both trophies at Sydney Royal Wine Show for Cabernet dominant blend (2013 Frank Potts) and Shiraz dominant blend (2013 The Broad-Side).
The winery wins nine more trophies at major shows in 2016, and continues run of award successes over the next 5 years. Winemaker Paul Hotker was named Halliday Companion Winemaker of the Year in 2017/18,
Extensive flooding in October, with much of the district under water, was followed by floods again between Christmas and New Year.
Bleasdale The Wild Fig SGM (Shiraz/Grenache/Mourvedre) 2018 wins the Jimmy Watson Trophy.
Bleasdale The Wild Fig SGM (Shiraz/Grenache/Mourvedre) 2018 wins the Jimmy Watson Trophy.
Kimbolton wins Best Architecture and Landscape prize in the Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards.
It then leads the Grapes for Good program featuring six Langhorne Creek wineries which was bestowed an international Grapes Wine Capitals Network Best of Wine Tourism Global Award in 2023.
Lake Breeze named Best Value Winery of the Year 2022 (Australia) in the
Halliday 2022 Wine Companion
Bleasdale awarded Australian Winery of the Year – Halliday Wine Companion
Bleasdale awarded Australian Winery of the Year – Halliday Wine Companion
79 Bridge Rd, Langhorne Creek SA 5255 Ph: 85373362
79 Bridge Rd, Langhorne Creek SA 5255 Ph: 85373362
