Mudgee Vineyards
Mudgee Vineyards
Although I am quite a novice when it comes to wine, i do appreciate boutique wines, could anybody recommend any vineyards worth visiting/purchasing in the Mudgee region?
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You are probably better off heading to the Hunter! I've done Mudgee 3 or 4 times over the last 25+ years and I've never been very impressed. If you really have to go then check out the Wine Diva's site on Mudgee wineries for a listing and web sites. Another Mudgee site is here and you might want to hit the Visitors Centre when you get into town.
From our last visit in December 2003 I suggest Abercorn (they had a reasonable Shiraz/Cab blend) and just for the rustic cellar door atmosphere you should visit Pieter van GentÂ’s; that dirt floor hasn't changed much over the years. Huntington gets the nod from a few folks and so its probably worth a visit but to be honest the wines didn't seem any better than they were in the late '70s. The most appealing wine we tried was their Sweet White Blend; hopefully they still have the help yourself format for tasting. Red Clay Vineyards was interesting - small production so they use a basket press - the wines are well made but like most of what I have tried from Mudgee without real distinction. Andrew Harris has reasonable whites - I liked their Verdelho.
Hopefully some others will chime in with likes/dislikes on these or other wineries.
Mike
You are probably better off heading to the Hunter! I've done Mudgee 3 or 4 times over the last 25+ years and I've never been very impressed. If you really have to go then check out the Wine Diva's site on Mudgee wineries for a listing and web sites. Another Mudgee site is here and you might want to hit the Visitors Centre when you get into town.
From our last visit in December 2003 I suggest Abercorn (they had a reasonable Shiraz/Cab blend) and just for the rustic cellar door atmosphere you should visit Pieter van GentÂ’s; that dirt floor hasn't changed much over the years. Huntington gets the nod from a few folks and so its probably worth a visit but to be honest the wines didn't seem any better than they were in the late '70s. The most appealing wine we tried was their Sweet White Blend; hopefully they still have the help yourself format for tasting. Red Clay Vineyards was interesting - small production so they use a basket press - the wines are well made but like most of what I have tried from Mudgee without real distinction. Andrew Harris has reasonable whites - I liked their Verdelho.
Hopefully some others will chime in with likes/dislikes on these or other wineries.
Mike
Like Mike I'm going through a what is wrong with Mudgee phase. I always like the wines on tasting at Huntington but have been disappointed with them after a few years in the cellar (the special reserves have been a little more consistent). If you are heading west from Sydney why not try Orange. My personal favourite there is Canobolas Smith.
In addition to websites when I head to wine areas I tend to keep the Halliday Wine Companion in the car. Halliday is useful for working out which vineyards to go to. Don't completely write off wineries he hasn't rated, some its for reasons like they don't send him free samples to review but one I have tried it is probably because they are dreadful
David
In addition to websites when I head to wine areas I tend to keep the Halliday Wine Companion in the car. Halliday is useful for working out which vineyards to go to. Don't completely write off wineries he hasn't rated, some its for reasons like they don't send him free samples to review but one I have tried it is probably because they are dreadful
David
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I don't mind Mudgee either.
Abercorn - reds
Huntington - reds
Thistle Hill - Cabernet and their 1984 Muscat!!!
Andrew Harris if their cellar door is now open - excellent reds!
Farmer's Daughter - Semillon (Shiraz not bad)
Clearview - Chardonnay
Robert Stein and Miramar can also do good things.
Adair
Abercorn - reds
Huntington - reds
Thistle Hill - Cabernet and their 1984 Muscat!!!
Andrew Harris if their cellar door is now open - excellent reds!
Farmer's Daughter - Semillon (Shiraz not bad)
Clearview - Chardonnay
Robert Stein and Miramar can also do good things.
Adair
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