Top 100 wines of Geelong - Page 3
Discover the top 100 best wines of Geelong of Port Phillip as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Geelong and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Geelong
Cool-climate gem of Victoria on Melbourne's southwest coast: signature Pinot Noir as king red — racy and complex with signature notes of red cherry, beetroot, earth, game, thyme and a smoky touch, finely chiselled tannins and mineral tension (the 'Pinot Coast' with Mornington and Gippsland). Chardonnay, fresh peppery Shiraz and Pinot Gris as complements. GI, 3 subregions (maritime Bellarine Peninsula, Moorabool Valley, Surf Coast), Bass Strait maritime influence, varied soils.
Discover the grape variety: Marsanne
Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Geelong
wines from the region of Geelong go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pljeskavica (balkan hamburger), salted lentils or garbure with duck confit.
