Geelong Winter Shiraz Festival 1-3 August 2025
Warm up this winter with a variety of events in the Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula wine region at its annual Geelong Winter Shiraz Festival, 1-3 August, 2025.
Friday 1 -Sunday 3 August
10.00am-4.00pm
Shiraz in Season – The Many Faces of a Versatile Grape
Explore Shiraz in all its forms (from sparkling to regional blends) in a warm, seated tasting experience in Oakdene Vineyards' iconic upside-down house cellar door. $10.
11.00am-4.00pm
Shiraz Through the Years – Museum Tasting Experience
Taste back vintages in a guided cellar masterclass showcasing Shiraz through six carefully selected vintages, including five consecutive years from 2013 to 2017 and the current 2022 release at Scotchmans Hill. $30.
Friday 1 August
6.00-10.00pm
Degustation Dinner
Indulge in either a 4‑ or 7‑course dinner at Provenance Wines matched to their top Shiraz releases, a sensory journey through bold local flavours. $78 or $118.
Saturday 2 August
11.00am-2.00pm
Provenance Wines Masterclass & Lunch
Discover what makes Shiraz Australia’s most popular red wine as you taste a perfectly cellared example plucked from their museum reserves in their masterclass. Why not stay on for lunch afterwards? $25.
2.00-3.45pm
Shiraz & Chocolate Masterclass / Flight
Lethbridge Wines masterclass offers you single vineyard wine matched with single origin chocolate from Melbourne Premium Chocolatier Hunted + Gathered, a flight of Museum Release Shiraz SV Shiraz plus an options game with two vintages of the Indra Shira. $75.
2.30-4.00pm
Barwon Ridge Shiraz Tasting
Sip cellar‑reserve and unreleased Shiraz/Marsanne varietals with gourmet cheese and cracker pairings in a relaxed, scenic setting. $45.
5.00-9.30pm
Burning of the Canes
Join Austin's Wines on their 1,500-acre property for their annual ritual to burn the old grapevines in a giant bonfire. Mark the end of harvest with live music, fire ritual, mulled Shiraz, food trucks and winter cocktails. Cowboy dress theme. $65.
6.00-9.00pm
Terindah Estate Shiraz Dinner
Join Terindah Estate for an intimate dinner and wine tasting in their beautiful Shed restaurant, enjoying heartwarming dishes from their a la carte menu paired with shiraz from their gold-winning 2016 vintage to today. A night for your tastebuds!
Sunday 3 August
12.00-5.00pm
One‑Day Sunday Shiraz Festival
Oneday Estate is hosting a one-day event with tasty hot paella, live music, hot Shiraz pours (including mulled options), surprise back vintages and vineyard fireside vibes in a communal afternoon session.