From our hands to yours – intensity and intimacy abound throughout the wineries of the Geelong Region.

Whether it is the distinctive maritime flavours of The Bellarine, the ancient richness of the Moorabool Valley or the rugged, exposed coastline of the Surf Coast, the Geelong Wine Region is united by boutique, family owned winegrowers producing premium quality hand crafted wines.

With each sub region and winery displaying their own unique characteristics, visitors are invited to explore the diversity of the Geelong Wine Region's stunning scenery, touring routes and restaurants whilst sampling some of Victoria's finest cellar door experiences.

Geelong's family owned boutique operators maximise their wine's potential by hand pruning, hand picking and hand crafting their wines allowing regional characters to develop.

Areas within the region have varying microclimates influencing the depth of colour, bouquet and flavour of the wines. The Bellarine has a maritime climate with bay breeezes and spectacular views, whilst the hills and valleys of the Moorabool Valley – Anakie areas have a warm, continental style climate. The renowned Surf Coast is famous for its long summer days and cooling ocean breezes.

James Halliday in his Wine Atlas of Australia and New Zealand wrote:

"If there is a unifying feature in all of the Geelong wines, it is their strength and depth of colour, bouquet and flavour."

Not only does the Geelong wine region produce some of Australia's best wines, but the wineries are surrounded by some of Victoria's best scenery and touring opportunities.

The Geelong Wine Region. Fine wines – from our hands to yours.
 

Message to Geelong region winemakers, winegrowers, vignerons and related businesses regarding membership of the Geelong Winegrowers Association

Geelong Winegrowers Association Membership is NOW DUE. Current members have been sent the membership pack.

Download the 2010 Membership Pack

The pack outlines membership benefits, fee structure, information about the GWA’s mission, goals, objectives and strategies, and the GWA Executive and sub-committee contacts.

Please note: The Geelong Wineries brochure/map is currently being updated and to be included in this brochure you must be a member of the GWA and of your local tourism association (Tourism Geelong, Bellarine Tourism, Surf Coast or Otways Tourism). Similarly, you must be a GWA member to participate in Toast to the Coast and the Geelong Wine Pour.