food&wine
bread, cheeses, confectionery, fruit and veg, honey, nuts, jams and preserves, fine meats and the region's renowned wines.
markets showcase local produce such as artisan
Mudgee farmers FAST FACT
(the Ori to those in the know) or the Lawson, and enjoy the pub grub. Choose a cut of meat at the Lawson, cook it yourself on the communal barbecue hotplate and pair it with one of the classic full-bodied red blends of cabernet and shiraz. Of course, if you just want to sample the local wines, head to Roth's Wine Bar, which bustles with local winemakers sampling one another's wares. Accommodation in Mudgee is varied, ranging
Clockwise from top left: Jacob Stein of Robert Stein Winery & Vineyard; Mudgee's regional charm is shown in its buildings; the Robert Stein vineyard.
from the Cobb & Co Court boutique hotel and the newly opened De Russie Suites to pubs, motels and some very smart B&Bs. One such place is The Tannery, a beautifully furnished 1850s two-bedroom cottage in the heart of Mudgee that could be your home away from home. It's the perfect place to unwind with a coffee – in front of an open fire in winter, or in the shade of the verandah in summer – before you walk into town to explore. As owner Darren Jahn says, "Mudgee manages
to balance the old with the new superbly. You get the feel of a historical town, country hospitality and modern touches. And the weather is ideal: usually warm, sunny days followed by chilly fireplace- welcoming nights. A two-night stay is a must but, if you can manage it, three is perfect."
Round-up
STAY The Tannery 48 Lawson Street, Mudgee 0411 020 574, www.
EAT & DRINK Butcher Shop Cafe
49 Church Street, Mudgee 02 6372 7373
Sajo's Lounge Bar & Restaurant 22 Church Street, Mudgee 02 6372 2722, www.saj
os.com.au
Roth's Wine Bar 30 Market Street, Mudgee 02 6372 1222, www.rothswi
Lowe Wines Tinja Lane, Mudgee 02 6372 0800, www.
nebar.com.au
Logan Wines Castlereagh Highway, Apple Tree Flat, Mudgee 02 6373 1333, www.loganwi
nes.com.au lowewine.com.au
Robert Stein Winery & Vineyard Pipeclay Lane, Mudgee 02 6373 3991, www.robertstei
n.com.au 31 thetannerymudgee.com.au
