This is a cracking example of the grape
WINEPILOT, Ken Gargett 93 Points “The Mudgee region in New South Wales is proving to be an excellent source for local wines made with Italian varieties, especially from the elevated vineyards. The fruit here was cold soaked for two days
The Young Gun of Wine team recently gathered to taste their way through some of Australia’s Barbera. The following is a short extract, but click on the button below to read the full article; it’s well worth it. “We gathered
Trophy Honours at the Mudgee Wine Show
Last week, we took some time off to enjoy the annual Mudgee Wine Show dinner and presentation. This is always a highlight on the local wine calendar, a night where winemakers and vignerons come together to celebrate their wines and
New 2023 vintage reds released
We have recently released two standout 2023 vintages, a Montepulciano and a Barbera, showcasing the depth and elegance of Italian varieties grown in Mudgee’s elevated vineyards.
Give us a Break! Mudgee Monday
Spring is in the air, and the vines are starting to feel like they will soon awaken from their winter hibernation. It’s a beautiful time of year in Mudgee, and we reckon the region is on to a good thing
Winter signals bottling time and new wine adventures
When there is a chill in the air and frost on the ground it can only mean one thing…bottling time. With the 2025 reds tucked away in oak to mature we have prepared and recently bottled our whites and
Winter’s well and truly here, though the ‘warm and dry’ forecast hasn’t quite played out! We had a slow start to frost season, but the last few weeks have certainly made up for it, and we’ve also had some decent
First Ridge continues to lead Mudgee’s Italian wine evolution
Mudgee’s First Ridge Wines has unveiled two exciting new vintage wines: the 2024 First Ridge Pinot Grigio ($28) and the 2024 First Ridge ‘Alira’ Prosecco ($32). The 2024 vintage in Mudgee arrived earlier than usual, with a notably dry
Must visit cellar doors of Mudgee
Wine Companion “Dating back to 1858, Mudgee wineries have been creating innovative styles of wine that have become iconic to the region. Otherwise known as Moothi, which is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘Nest in the hills’, get to know this
Fiano continues to make an impression
WINEPILOT, Ken Gargett 92 Points “Fiano continues to make an impression – a good one – seemingly wherever it is grown in this country. An Italian variety originally from Campania and Sicily, it just loves our climate. This example sees