Malbec geeks in Langhorne Creek

摘要

It's a variety that's arguably better known from the New World than it is from its home in France. And here in Australia it's helping to give one unheralded region something to brag about. Nathan Gogoll takes a look at Malbec from Langhorne Creek.ABOUT 80 HECTARES of Malbec is planted at Langhorne Creek according to Lian Jaensch, Langhorne Creek Grape and Wine Incorporated executive officer. And she believes there are at least eight wine brands currently selling regionally-branded Langhorne CreekMalbec, either a straight varietal or blend.Jaensch's research uncovered the following... Bleasdale has five varietal wines and three blends; Bremerton has one varietal and two blends; Wolf Blass has one varietal and one blend; Brothers In Arms, Gipsie Jack and Zonte's Footstep each have one varietal; while Lake Breeze and Temple Bruer both have one blend each.