Wine region | |
Year established | 2000 |
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Country | Australia |
Part of | Central Ranges [1] |
Location | 32°30′S 149°48′E / 32.5°S 149.8°E |
Climate region | Humid subtropical/maritime |
Heat units | 2050 [2] |
Precipitation (annual average) | 360 millimetres (14 in) [2] |
Varietals produced | Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
No. of wineries | over 35 [3] |
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]
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. [4]
Wine region | |
Year established | 2000 |
---|---|
Country | Australia |
Part of | Central Ranges [1] |
Location | 32°30′S 149°48′E / 32.5°S 149.8°E |
Climate region | Humid subtropical/maritime |
Heat units | 2050 [2] |
Precipitation (annual average) | 360 millimetres (14 in) [2] |
Varietals produced | Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
No. of wineries | over 35 [3] |
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]
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. [4]