Mudgee wine region
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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]
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Wine region | |
Year established | 2000 |
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Country | Australia |
Part of | Central Ranges[1] |
Location | 32.5°S 149.8°E / -32.5; 149.8 |
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] |
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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]