{"id":9102,"date":"2019-11-07T00:00:47","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T14:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=9102"},"modified":"2020-04-02T07:40:20","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T21:40:20","slug":"mudgee-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/nsw\/mudgee-getaway\/","title":{"rendered":"6 reasons you need a Mudgee getaway STAT!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is Mudgee, NSW,<\/a> on your holiday radar? It should be \u2013 and if it\u2019s not, it will be by the end of this blog post. Read on for my top six reasons why you need a Mudgee getaway ASAP. I promise they\u2019re not all wine-related \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

1. But, seriously, the wine is amazing<\/h2>\n

You can\u2019t talk Mudgee without talking wine. These days, Mudgee\u2019s hero varietal is arguably Cabernet Sauvignon, with the region\u2019s tipples often described as \u201cgenerous\u201d, with hints of red berry, dark chocolate and even eucalyptus and peppermint (although I\u2019d just call them \u201cYum!\u201d). However, the region is also famous for Shiraz and Merlot, and you\u2019ll find some wonderful Chardonnays, Rieslings and Semillons too.<\/p>\n

A trip to a winery or two (or three, or four…) is a definite must-do. Don\u2019t miss Craigmoor Wines<\/a> (Mudgee\u2019s oldest winery, established in 1858), Lowe<\/a> (a small-batch winery that specialises in organic and biodynamic drops), Logan Wines<\/a> (a boutique winery with serious personality), or Di Lusso Estate<\/a> (which specialises in Italian varieties and blends and pairs them with wood-fired pizzas \u2013 *drool* \ud83e\udd24).<\/p>\n

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2. And the food is too<\/h2>\n

Mudgee has earned a rep as one of Australia\u2019s most delicious foodie destinations and, let me tell you, it’s WELL deserved. It starts with Mudgee\u2019s passionate local growers and producers, who specialise in everything from staples like melt-in-your-mouth meats, rich and creamy cheese and dairy, and fresh and wholesome fruit and veg to fun treats like boutique cordials, handmade relishes, and sweet local honey.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to find a bad meal, even if you stick to budget-friendly options like cafes and pubs (and if you like a good pub meal, don\u2019t miss the Oriental Hotel<\/a>. There\u2019s also Mudgee Brewing Co.<\/a>, which is home to awesome craft beers as well). But if you can, it\u2019s definitely worth splashing out for at least one fancy dinner or long lunch. Check out local and visitor faves Pipeclay Pumphouse<\/a> and The Zin House<\/a>. For brekky or a casual bite, head to Alby and Esther\u2019s<\/a>, Artisan on Lewis<\/a>, or the Mudgee Farmers\u2019 Markets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Mudgee living up to its gourmet reputation \ud83d\ude4c Brekky of champions at @albyandesthers with the marinated mushroom and feta sourdough bruschetta \ud83d\ude0d<\/a><\/p>\n

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