The Moorabool Valley, Bellarine and the Surf Coast are going red this weekend, celebrating Winter Shiraz Festival.
Annual wine event, Winter Shiraz Festival kicks off today across Geelong, celebrating the best of shiraz across our award-winning wine region.
Running this weekend from Friday 2 August until Sunday 4 August, Winter Shiraz 2024 is a three day festival of wine, food and entertainment with participating wineries running diverse programs of both free and ticketed events.
Winter Shiraz Festival
When: Friday 2 August 2024 – Sunday 4 August
Where: Various wineries across Geelong
Participating Wineries
- One Day Estate
- The Minya Winery
- Del Rios
- Scotchmans Hill
- Terindah Estate
- Oakdene Estate
- Provenance Wines
- Moshulu Estate
- Lethbridge Wines
- Spence Wines
- Jack Rabbit Vineyard
- Leura Park
- Austins & 6ft6 Wines
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Sip, explore and discover the world-class Shiraz of Geelong this weekend with a huge program of food and wine experiences, gourmet produce, local music, wine masterclasses and meet the maker sessions.
Here’s a guide to the events happening across the three day Winter Shiraz festival.
Tasting Experiences
Want to develop your wine palette? A tasting experience is for you! Run through the selection of wines and blends offered by each winery, discussing flavours and aromas along the way. Whether your a wine novice or an aficionado, a Tasting Experience is ideal to broaden your understanding of shiraz.
Where:
The Minya Winery, 2 August 10.30am – 4.30pm
Scotchmans Hill, 2 August 11am – 4pm
Oakdene Estate, 2 August 10am – 4pm
Lethbridge Wines, 3 August, 2pm – 4pm
Spence Wines, 4 August, 11am – 12pm
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Meet The Maker/ Masterclass
Want to know the brains behind the blend? A Meet The Maker session is a chance to get to know the winermakers, ask your burning questions and discover the story behind the wine. In addition, Masterclasses are are great way to develop your wine knowledge and distinguish your palette.
Where:
Provenance Wines, 3 August 11am – 2pm
Lethbridge Wines, 3 August 2pm – 4pm
Spence Wines, 3 August 11am – 5pm, 4 August 12pm – 5pm
Leura Park, 4 August, 11am – 1pm
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Live Music
Adding to the atmosphere of the Winter Shiraz Festival is the inclusion of live music within the walls of the wineries. Be serenaded as you sip on your red by local acoustic musicians and entertainment.
Where:
One Day Estate, 4 August 12pm – 5pm
Moshulu Estate, 3 August 3pm – 7pm
Terindah Estate, 3 August 5pm – 9.30pm (SOLD OUT)
Austins and 6ft6 Wines, 3 August 5pm – 10pm (SOLD OUT)
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Lunch and Dinner
It would be completely remiss to head to the gorgeous wineries and not have a nibble. Pairing perfectly with the rich shiraz selections are lunch and dinner specials. From cheese boards to pairings, the food is a must!
Where:
One Day Estate, 4 August, 12pm – 5pm
Del Rios, 2 & 3 August, 11.30am – 4pm
Oakdene Estate, 2, 3 & 4 August, 12pm – 2pm
Provenance Wines, 3 & 4 August, 11am – 2pm, 6.30pm – 10pm
Lethbridge Wines, 3 & 4 August, 11am – 4pm
Jack Rabbit Vineyard, 2 & 3 August, 7pm – 11pm
Austins and 6ft6 Wines, 3 August, 5pm – 10pm
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Learn more about the Winter Shiraz Festival events and full program here. Sessions can also be booked directly through the site.
