Mudgee, relatively isolated and well-defined wine region in new south wales, associated with generous, smooth reds based on the ubiquitous Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Mudgee was a pioneer of Italian varieties in Australia and they are increasingly grown. There are still almost 40 producers but the total area under vine is shrinking.
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