Mudgee is a wine region and Australian Geographical Indication in the Central Ranges zone in the Australian state of New South Wales.
[1] Grapes were first grown around Mudgee from 1858, reaching a peak of 55 vineyards in 1893.
Mudgee grows predominantly red wine varieties, especially Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
[2] With a viticultural history that stretches back to 1858, Mudgee has played a key role in Australian viticultural history.
Mudgee is primarily a producer of red wines, but the region also has a clone of Chardonnay.