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a trophy at the NSW wine awards for their 2011 Barbera. The name Skimstone comes from the way the owners' two children used to skim stones across water. The cellar door is in an idyllic setting on the Castlereagh Highway on the way into town. While you're there, it's worth stopping at Logan
Wines to drink in the view, enjoy a coffee, cheese plate or glass of sparkling and taste the range of award-winning wines. Australian Gourmet Traveller readers deemed the Logan Tasting Room to be the Best Cellar Door Experience in the magazine's 2012 Travel Awards. You can see why: the attention to detail is impeccable. Overall, the cellar door experience in Mudgee
"Mudgee has become a diverse and exciting town to visit, with a fresh injection of youthful winemakers calling the shots."
is second to none, with exceptional visits to be had at Bunnamagoo Estate, Robert Oatley Vineyards and Di Lusso (for a taste of the Italian varieties). For something more intimate, try Mongrel Vineyard, which is forging ahead with aromatic riesling, dry rosé and a stunning red blend of shiraz, tempranillo, barbera and viognier. For the ultimate experience, Lowe Wines is
where you'll be greeted by a sensational cellar door team offering a great range of wines, including preservative-free and organic. If you time your visit right, often there are events that see the winery turn into a pop-up restaurant in a quirky manner.
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