EXPLORER LA RÉGION
Mudgee
Mudgee est une ville de campagne attrayante de beaux bâtiments anciens, située dans la large, pittoresque et fertile vallée de la rivière Cudgegong. On dit que le nom « Mudgee » est une corruption d'un terme aborigène Wiradjuri, « Moothi », qui signifie « nid dans les collines ». Connue principalement pour son vin de charme et son charme champêtre sophistiqué, Mudgee est entourée de villes de campagne pittoresques, riches en patrimoine. La région offre une variété de boutiques, de vignobles et de lieux de restauration.
Pays du vin
La région de Mudgee est désormais la troisième plus grande région viticole de la Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, avec environ 40 établissements vinicoles familiaux, une distillerie et une brasserie. Vous trouverez du Shiraz et du Cabernet Sauvignon robustes ainsi que du Chardonnay riche, fruité et beurré et des maîtres modernes - Riesling, Barbera, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Vermentino et Pinot Grigio, pour n'en nommer que quelques-uns. Il y a plus de 35 portes de cave à explorer ! Voir guide local.
Manger à l'extérieur
Mudgee propose de tout, des repas décontractés aux repas formels, il y en a pour tous les goûts et toutes les humeurs. Beaucoup de cafés pour le petit déjeuner et le café. Vos papilles gustatives vous adoreront après avoir goûté aux produits locaux de la région de Mudgee. Outre les raisins, la région est célèbre pour les olives et l'huile d'olive, le fromage, le chocolat, les cerises et le miel. Le frais est le meilleur, et vous trouverez de nombreux restaurants proposant de l'agneau, du bœuf, du porc et des yabbies élevés en plein air. Voir guide local .
Nos caves préférées de Mudgee
LIVE LIKE A LOCAL
Small selection of our favourite Mudgee Wineries
Most cellar doors open from 10am to 4pm, but please check directly.
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Bunnamagoo Wines: The cellar door is located at the top of a gentle hill of manicured lawns and has beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows delivering 180-degree views across the vineyard. There is something for all palates at Bunnamagoo. (30 mins drive)
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Burrundulla Wines: Expect award-winning wines, friendly and knowledgeable service, open grounds and gorgeous views. They are known for their Shiraz, but Sangiovese was the standout for us. Plus they serve delicious food, from curries, burgers and cheese platters to coffees and cake, at the popular Our Chow Cafe. (15 mins drive)
The Cellar by Gilbert: The stunning sandstone building on the edge of town in Mudgee, is the cellar door of the Gilbert Family Wines. Experience their award-winning wines made by sixth generation winemakers, Simon and Will Gilbert in an elegant and relaxed wine bar atmosphere. (23 mins drive)
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First Ridge: With a modern, warm and welcoming cellar door perched on a hill that provides picture perfect views, Gourmet Traveller chose this vineyard as their 'Best Small Cellar Door in Mudgee' in 2020 and 2021. This is a single vineyard Italian winery. (15 mins drive)
Lowe Family Wine Co: Open 7 days this Cellar door finds its home in an enormous tin shed surrounded by the vineyards, fruit trees, large water dam, farm and gardens. A picturesque spot to sit and relax or to explore. (30 mins drive)
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Logan Wines: This cellar door is housed in an amazing architectural designed building perched neatly on top of a hill, to take full advantage of stunning views of the vineyard. Choose to be seated indoors or outdoors on the expansive deck for your wine tasting experience. Take spectacular photos worthy of socials. (10 mins drive)
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Moothi Estate is a boutique, family-owned wine producer overlooking beautiful vineyards and a stunning view of Mudgee. The cellar door is open 7 days a week. Along with wine tasting, they are also passionate about regional produce. You can book a table and share one of their famous platters. (20 mins drive)
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Pieter Van Gent Winery & Vineyard: This is one of Mudgee’s oldest cellar doors and famous for its white port. The cellar door is cool in temperature and is surrounded by enormous historic wood barrels which is terrific back drop for amazing photos. (28 mins drive)
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Robert Stein Winery: A long driveway meanders through the vineyards to reach the cellar door. You will witness the seasonal display of the grapevine growing up close. Robert Stein is known for a wide range of quality wines to try including their flagship Rieslings. Not just about wine here, you can also explore a huge vintage motorcycle museum and eat at the award-winning Pipeclay
Pump House Restaurant. (30 mins drive)
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Skimstone: The stylish cellar door overlooking the vineyard and rolling hills is a great place of leisure. They produce fruit-driven and food friendly wine. Excellent Chardonay, Merlot, Cabernet Shiraz, Cabernet Merlot and others. (8 mins drive)
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