Mudgee

The Mudgee wine region hugs the slopes of the Great Dividing Range in New South Wales, and this area is unlike any other wine region in Australia. This means that visiting the region, drinking its wine and experiencing its history and culture are experiences sure to impress, and it does not take long to realise why locals and visitors alike agree the area is sensory perfection.

The climate is cool, dry and prone to frosts in the winter while the summers can be dry and hot. Harvest occurs later in the year than other regions such as the Hunter Valley, and an altitude of 450 metres and up shelters the region from the worst of the heat. The terrain offers many panoramic views and the area has a rich, country feel that provides more than an escape for nearby Sydneysiders, it delivers culinary excellence, individual style and fantastic Australian wine.

History

Mudgee was first settle by Europeans in the 1820s, and by the 1860s, it was already on its way to producing wines for the thirsty occupants of the region. The region boomed after the nearby discoveries of gold, but it has been wine and agriculture that has sustained the community since.

The modern phase of wine making began in Mudgee in the '60s, and experienced further boom in the 1990s as its cellar door services increased followed with a reinvigorated hospitality industry. Now, Mudgee features many fine restaurants and eateries, organised tours and a range of accommodation from bed and breakfast to hotels making it a popular and important destination for lovers of wine.

Mudgee Wine - Best In The Region

Mudgee is best known for its flavoursome red wines, and its Cabernet Sauvignons have received particular attention for their finesse and quality. Other full bodied reds have also featured highly among places of wine expert's praise, and a Mudgee Shiraz is said to contain powerful and concentrated flavours.

Chardonnay also features as one of the region's top wine varieties, and Chardonnay from this region is said to be a descendant of the that which was introduced to Australian in 1832 by James Busby. Full-bodied wines are at the pinnacle of what the Mudgee region has to offer.

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