Geelong

Geelong is a wine region in Port Phillip, Australia.

Pinot Noir leads the plantings, with Chardonnay and Shiraz alongside it.

The ground underneath is clay, limestone and loam.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

Red wine, dry white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows geelong reds, especially pinot noir, reminiscent of premium burgundian styles and sparkling wines.

Inside it sit Surfcoast, Moorabool Valley and Bellarine.

At the table these bottles work with seafood, poultry, pasta with creamy sauces and light red meats.

decant before pouring.

In the glass.

Red: Geelong reds, Especially pinot noir.

Dry white: Reminiscent of premium burgundian styles.

Sparkling: Sparkling wines.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Austins & Co '6Ft6' Shiraz, Geelong, Australia
• Bannockburn Vineyards Chardonnay, Geelong, Australia
• Bannockburn Vineyards Pinot Noir, Geelong, Australia
• Bannockburn Vineyards Serre Pinot Noir, Geelong, Australia
• Bannockburn Vineyards Shiraz, Geelong, Australia
• By Farr 'Irrewarra' Chardonnay, Geelong, Australia
• By Farr 'Irrewarra' Pinot Noir, Geelong, Australia
• By Farr Chardonnay, Geelong, Australia

At the table.

• seafood
• poultry
• pasta with creamy sauces
• light red meats

Serving and cellaring.

• decant before pouring.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Geelong: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Australia, or the wider Port Phillip guide.