Mudgee wine region


Mudgee is a wine region and Australian [Geographical Indication] in the Central [Ranges (wine)|Central Ranges] zone in the Australian state of New South Wales. It is named for the town of Mudgee, [New South Wales|Mudgee].
Grapes were first grown around Mudgee from 1858, reaching a peak of 55 vineyards in 1893. Large wineries started planting again from 1974. Mudgee grows predominantly red wine varieties, especially Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Winemaking

With a viticultural history that stretches back to 1858, Mudgee has played a key role in Australian viticultural history. Mudgee is primarily a producer of red wines, but the region also has a clone of Chardonnay.

Wineries in Mudgee