Mudgee Wines

Possibly Mudgees Hero variety, usually as a 100% varietal but sometimes blended with Merlot or Shiraz.  The wines have tremendous depth of colour and hold their purple-red hues for longer than those of the Hunter, turning brick red at seven to 10 years of age.  The generous flavours reflect the warm climate; a melange of tastes of red berry, dark chocolate and, sometimes, eucalypt and peppermint.  The tannins are almost invariably pronounced but are not excessively astringent, for they are balanced by the generosity of the fruit.