Mudgee wine region explained

Mudgee
Year:	2000
Country:	Australia
Part Of:	Central Ranges
Climate Region:	Humid subtropical/maritime
Heat Units:	2050
Varietals:	Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Wineries:	over 35
Location:	-32.5°N 149.8°W

Mudgee is a wine region and Australian Geographical Indication in the Central Ranges zone in the Australian state of New South Wales. It is named for the town of Mudgee.^[1]

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.^[2]

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.^[3]

Wineries in Mudgee

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Mudgee . . Register of Protected GIs and Other Terms . 3 June 2016.
2. Web site: Mudgee Wine Region . James Halliday . James Halliday’s Wine Atlas of Australia . 3 June 2016.
3. Web site: About the region . Mudgee Wine Grape Growers Association . 3 June 2016.
4. Web site: Wineries . Mudgee Wine Grape Growers Association . 3 June 2016.