Location: 38%B007'S, 144%B022'E
Annual rainfall: 540 mm
Mean January temp: 19%B0C
Sunshine hours per day: 7.8

• Approximate distance from Melbourne: 75km/46 miles
• The number of wineries: 23
• Area under vine: 250 HA
• Principal white grape varieties: chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, riesling
• Principal red grape varieties: cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, pinot noir
• Principal wine styles: pinot noir, shiraz, chardonnay
• Harvest period: Mid March (Pinot Noir) to late April (Riesling, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon)
  

History of wine within the Geelong region

The Geelong region stretches from the coast to 400mtrs above sea level at Ankie. Its wine history began over 150 years ago and thrived until the 1870s-80s when various economic factors wiped out the vineyards. Now we see a diverse range of subtle and elegant wine from wineries in the area. All the Geelong wineries are family owned and operated. The owner is usually the winemaker.

Geography of the Geelong region

The soils vary from sandy loam, basalt plains and river loam to rich volcanic soils, which means a wide range of grape varieties can be ripened here. This in turn allows us to experience a wide range of wine styles which can be produced in the Geelong region.