Mudgee wine region

Mudgee
Wine region
Year established2000
CountryAustralia
Part ofCentral Ranges
Location32°30′S 149°48′E / 32.5°S 149.8°E / -32.5; 149.8
Climate regionHumid subtropical/maritime
Heat units2050
Precipitation (annual average)360 millimetres (14 in)
Varietals producedShiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
No. of wineriesover 35

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.

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.