Mudgee Wine Region

Mudgee is on the inland side of the Great Dividing Range about 250km West of Sydney. Its location is just across the Divide from the Hunter Valley, but the climate in Mudgee is much more continental. The altitude of the region, about 450m means that it escapes the severe heat that might otherwise be experienced in such a northerly location.

Although this is by no means a cool climate region, its vintage is a full month behind that in the Hunter Valley. There are about forty wineries in operation here, some have affiliations in the Hunter Valley but many are quite small.

Di Lusso Estate and Manfield wines are the standout varietal pioneers in the Mudgee region with emphasis on Italian varieties. Vinifera Estate has gone down the Spanish road with Tempranillo and Graciano.

Experience in other warmer regions suggests that Petit Verdot could have a future in this region. It would seem that the Mudgee region is too warm to get full varietal expression from most white varieties.

Visiting Mudgee wineries

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There is a full range of accommodation options available in the town and in the surrounding countryside. A quick internet search will turn up plenty of motels, self contained cottages, guesthouses, caravan parks and camping grounds. The nearby historic towns of Gulgong and Rylstone are also worth visiting. A little further to the south lie the townships of Hill End, and Sofala which have many 19th Century buildings, reflecting bygone days of glory.

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