2024 Provenance Geelong Shiraz, Moorabool Valley

From a vineyard planted in '97, 5km south of the Bannockburn township in the Moorabool Valley. Fermented with whole berries. A vibrant crimson purple. Aromas of dark fruits, pink peppercorns and violets lead onto the medium-bodied, gently plush and well-balanced palate. You barely notice the tannins, but they're there, and they augur well for anyone who still has a bottle or two of this five to seven years from now. Drink to 2034.

95+ points (Special Value) Philip Rich for Halliday Wine Companion, August 2026

From cool maritime vineyards across Geelong, this Shiraz shows a more savoury, pepper edged expression of the variety compared to warmer inland regions. Provenance focuses on regional clarity, and the fruit here benefits from steady ocean influence and a long growing season that builds flavour without excess weight. The result is a wine shaped by freshness and spice, carrying Geelong’s cool climate signature.

Winemaking is geared toward balance and texture. Extraction is measured to preserve perfume, and oak is used as a structural frame rather than a dominant flavour. The aim is a Shiraz that feels medium bodied, energetic and food friendly.

This is Geelong Shiraz in a refined register, spicy, fresh and built around balance rather than power.

About this producer

Provenance was established in the mid-1990s around a simple idea of showcasing cool-climate vineyard sites across western Victoria. Owner and winemaker Sam Vogel works today mostly with vineyards across Henty, Ballarat and Geelong.